KARACHI: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has successfully dismantled an organized network operating an illegal call center in Karachi, involved in defrauding foreign nationals.
The Operation
Acting on intelligence, NCCIA officials conducted a raid at a facility located in DHA Phase II Extension. During the crackdown, seven suspects were apprehended for their involvement in a sophisticated financial scam.
Modus Operandi
According to agency officials, the suspects used spoofing technology to impersonate bank representatives. By posing as legitimate bank officers, they gained the trust of victims to steal sensitive personal and financial information.
Recovered Evidence
The raid led to the recovery of a massive amount of compromised data. Authorities seized banking data belonging to thousands of foreign citizens along with 10 laptops and several mobile phones used for fraudulent activities.
Legal Action
A case has been registered against the arrested individuals under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA). Further investigations are underway to identify other members of the syndicate and trace the extent of the financial theft.
