National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency has arrested 70 people during a raid in Karachi’s PECHS Block 6.
The operation targeted a Call Centre suspected of involvement in fraud against foreign citizens.
According to NCCIA sources, officials carried out the raid after receiving information about possible illegal activities at the premises.
The people found inside were taken into custody for questioning. Authorities also seized electronic equipment and other material from the location.
Investigators are now examining the seized devices to understand the nature of the alleged fraud.
NCCIA officials are also reviewing the individual roles of the arrested people. Their identities have not yet been officially disclosed.
Authorities have also not shared details about any FIR linked to the latest operation.
The PECHS raid follows other recent NCCIA actions against suspected scam operations in Karachi.
Earlier this month, the agency arrested 27 suspects during another raid on Shahrah-e-Faisal.
That operation took place at a Call Centre located at Business Avenue.
According to the NCCIA, the facility allegedly targeted foreign nationals through deceptive phone calls.
Investigators said suspects posed as representatives of American banks and debt-settlement organisations.
They allegedly used spoofed calls to obtain personal and financial information from victims.
Officials seized laptops, mobile phones, and other digital devices during that operation.
The equipment was sent for forensic examination as part of the investigation.
In another case, the NCCIA arrested seven suspects during an operation in Malir.
Authorities said that group allegedly impersonated foreign bank officials during phone conversations.
The suspects were accused of obtaining debit and credit card details from victims.
The latest PECHS operation is now being investigated for possible links with similar fraud schemes.
Officials are expected to review call records, digital files, and other information stored on seized devices.
The investigation may also determine whether the suspects operated as part of a larger organised network.
The NCCIA is Pakistan’s federal agency responsible for investigating cybercrime cases.
Its powers include inquiries and investigations under the amended Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act.
The agency handles cases involving online fraud, data breaches, and other cyber-related offences.
The investigation into the PECHS Block 6 Call Centre remains ongoing.
Authorities have not yet announced final charges against the detained individuals.
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More details are expected after investigators complete their examination of the seized electronic material.
