NCCIA arrests 59 suspects in Lahore fake call centre raids

The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has arrested 59 suspects including 52 men and seven women during raids on three alleged fake call centres in Lahore’s Gulberg area.

The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has arrested 59 suspects including 52 men and seven women during raids on three alleged fake call centres in Lahore’s Gulberg area.

According to the agency the suspects were allegedly involved in schemes targeting foreign nationals and stealing credit card information from restaurants. Officials also recovered 61 laptops, 21 computers and 52 mobile phones during the operation.

The NCCIA said the suspects allegedly deceived foreign customers by offering fake mobile phone upgrades and cheaper service packages. Investigators also accused the suspects of hacking restaurant data and transferring money into accounts under their control.

According to the agency, funds obtained through the alleged activities were moved using trading platforms and money-transfer applications. Authorities said the operation targeted organised cybercrime activities that could damage Pakistan’s digital reputation internationally.

The raids focused on three suspected fraudulent call centres operating in Gulberg. The arrests and equipment seizures form part of the agency’s efforts to investigate alleged online fraud and the misuse of digital platforms.

The NCCIA has not provided further details in the supplied report about the identities of the suspects the total amount allegedly stolen or the number of foreign nationals affected.

The allegations will be subject to investigation and any subsequent legal proceedings.