KARACHI – The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has carried out a major operation against a notorious Cybercrime Gang near Maskan Chowrangi, Gulshan-e-Iqbal. The group had been deceiving citizens with fake visa offers and fraudulent grocery schemes, causing heavy financial losses.
According to authorities, the Cybercrime Gang lured victims by promising overseas visas or discounted groceries. In return, they collected large sums of money without delivering on their commitments.
Investigators revealed that the group maintained several fraudulent bank accounts under the names of innocent individuals, including one linked to a female victim.
The suspects extorted money by posing as agents for visa processing and commission-based grocery deals. Six individuals were arrested during the operation, including Mohammad Imran, Baas, and Faisal Zafar. Authorities confirmed that the gang systematically created multiple accounts using stolen identities to facilitate their scams.
Officials said this crackdown is part of wider efforts to eliminate digital fraud networks across Pakistan. Such scams target vulnerable citizens, many of whom invest their savings hoping for better opportunities abroad or financial relief.
Earlier, the Ministry of Interior issued a notification outlining new rules for the NCCIA. Under these rules, the agency now has the authority to freeze or restore properties in Pakistan with approval from the Director General. The NCCIA can also collaborate with international organizations for investigations.
Specialized units will be formed within the NCCIA to focus on online financial scams and child abuse cases. The crackdown on this Cybercrime Gang reflects Pakistan’s growing resolve to tackle online fraud and protect citizens from digital exploitation.
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