In a major breakthrough, the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) conducted two successful raids against illegal call centers in Karachi, arresting 11 suspects involved in international financial fraud and identity theft. During the first operation in PECHS Block 2, authorities raided a fake banking call center, arresting multiple individuals and seizing laptops, mobile phones, and specialized fraud software. The suspects routinely posed as foreign bank employees to steal sensitive information, including Social Security Numbers (SSNs), dates of birth, and banking records belonging to thousands of foreign citizens.
Meanwhile, a second successful raid targeted a commercial facility in DHA Phase 8, resulting in the arrest of the central ringleader and his accomplices. This sophisticated network utilized advanced spoofing techniques to mimic foreign bank representatives and extract confidential financial data from unsuspecting victims. Following these actions, FIRs have been formally registered against the suspects, and all confiscated digital devices have been dispatched for forensic and technical analysis, with the NCCIA expecting further major revelations as the investigation unfolds.
