Authorities have uncovered a major fraud operation in Karachi, where an Illegal call centre was operating in a commercial building. The raid was carried out by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency on Thursday.
According to officials, the Illegal call centre was located on Shahrah-e-Faisal. During the operation, six suspects were arrested. These included the alleged ringleader Nadir, along with his partners Afaq and Ali Raza. Authorities believe the group was running an organized scam targeting both local and foreign victims.
Investigators revealed that the suspects posed as representatives of banks and a so-called Data Settlement Agency. They used fake identities to gain the trust of victims. The Illegal call operation involved collecting sensitive financial data and using it for fraud.
During the raid, officials seized important evidence. This included laptops, mobile phones, and specialized software used for fraudulent activities. The equipment showed that the network was well-organized and technically equipped.
Authorities confirmed that the suspects admitted their involvement during questioning. Investigators also found that the group used informal money transfer systems, including Hundi, to move funds. This method helped them avoid detection by financial authorities.
A case has been registered under the PECA Act 2025. Officials said further investigations are ongoing. They are trying to identify links between this Illegal call network and international fraud groups.
This is not the first such action in recent weeks. Earlier this month, the NCCIA raided another call centre in the Defence area of Karachi. Four suspects were arrested in that operation.
During the earlier raid, officials recovered 14 laptops and 10 mobile phones. They also found bank data belonging to thousands of foreign nationals. This confirmed that international victims were being targeted.
Authorities stated that several individuals were working as fake agents of foreign banks. These operations were designed to deceive people and steal money through online scams.
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Officials have warned the public to remain cautious. They advised people not to share personal or financial information over calls. The NCCIA has also pledged to continue strict action against such illegal networks.
