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July 31, 2025 - Comments Off on Courier Scam exploiting Digital Platforms busted by Lahore Police 

Courier Scam exploiting Digital Platforms busted by Lahore Police 

Lahore Police, with the assistance of InDrive, successfully busted an elaborate scam operation which was using data from ride-sharing platforms to target and defraud customers. The gang’s ring-leader used prior access to driver records and manipulated courier verification requirements to swindle unsuspecting customers from their possessions.. Materials worth hundreds of thousands of rupees, including electronics and clothing items were reportedly recovered in this crackdown.

June 27, 2025 - Comments Off on Online loan scam gang busted, 18 remanded in NCCIA custody

Online loan scam gang busted, 18 remanded in NCCIA custody

The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) conducted a successful raid apprehending 18 individuals suspected to be involved in an online loan scam. Several digital devices were recovered, revealing an elaborate scam targeting both locals and foreign nationals from the Gulf Countries. Preliminary examination suggests that the scammers lured victims into giving up precious personal and financial details under the guise of attractive advertisements. This information was then used to extort money. Suspects also made use of sophisticated software such as “Voice over IP” (VoIP) to gain access to other WhatsApp contacts, made spoofed calls, and tricked people into giving up their information. Those apprehended have been booked under different sections of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), including Electronic Fraud, Forgery, and unauthorized access to user  information.

June 6, 2025 - Comments Off on NCCI foils major cyber crime network 

NCCI foils major cyber crime network 

In collaboration with the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Multan, Pakistani intelligence were able to crack down on an international cybercrime network operating in Pakistan. Five members of a 21-member gang were arrested by Pakistani authorities on the charge of multi-million dollar fraud against foreign nationals, mostly Americans. Earlier this month, US and Dutch authorities cracked down on the group’s activities and blocked scam websites associated with the group. 

Raids in Lahore and Multan found ample digital evidence linking individuals to the group, including mobile phones, laptops and other devices. All parties found guilty have been booked under PECA and other state laws.

Source: https://arynews.tv/pakistans-intelligence-agencies-foil-major-cybercrime-network/  

June 6, 2025 - Comments Off on FIA uncovers multibillion-rupee scam 

FIA uncovers multibillion-rupee scam 

In Islamabad, the Commercial Banking Circle of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has registered a multibillion-rupee scam case. Sources report that a network of call centers have been identified to show suspicious transactions worth billions of rupees across more than 30 companies. Upon further inquiry and investigation, it was found that a woman, an employee at a private bank as well as two Chinese nationals were linked to the criminal enterprise. The network illegally collected funds through online activities such as gambling, loans apps, and pornographic content platforms. These funds were then sent abroad using different channels and subsequently converted into cryptocurrency to avoid detection. Further investigations are looking to see if the FIA and other cyber crime officials were also involved in the case. 

Source: https://tribune.com.pk/story/2549711/fia-uncovers-multibillion-rupee-scam