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NCCIA Arrests Dozens in Cybercrime Crackdown Across Pakistan

NCCIA Arrests Dozens in Cybercrime Crackdown Across Pakistan

First seen 13 Oct 2026, 02:30 UTC • •
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ThreatCluster •October 13, 2026 at 03:56 UTC
  • •NCCIA arrested 33 suspects in Karachi for international fraud.
  • •17 women were detained in Lahore for involvement in a honey-trap scheme.
  • •A suspect in Islamabad was arrested for defrauding Rs10.4 million in an investment scam.

The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has arrested dozens of suspects involved in various cybercrimes during recent operations in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad. In Karachi, 33 individuals were detained at a scam call center for stealing data of foreign nationals and committing bank fraud. Lahore operations led to the arrest of 17 women linked to a honey-trap scheme, while another raid in the city resulted in nine arrests for targeting UK citizens with fraudulent mobile offers. Additionally, a suspect was arrested in Islamabad for defrauding a citizen of Rs10.4 million through an online investment scam. The NCCIA is intensifying its efforts against cybercrime under a zero-tolerance policy, with ongoing investigations and further actions anticipated.

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2026-10-09
NCCIA raids scam call center in Karachi
33 suspects arrested for data theft and bank fraud during a raid on an illegal call center.
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2026-10-09
Major operations in Lahore
17 women arrested in a honey-trap call center operation; additional raids led to nine arrests for targeting UK citizens.
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2026-10-09
Suspect arrested in Islamabad
Ali Haider Jahangir was detained for defrauding a citizen of Rs10.4 million in an online investment scam.
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What types of cybercrimes are being targeted?
The NCCIA is focusing on international fraud, bank fraud, and online exploitation schemes.
How many arrests have been made?
Dozens of suspects have been arrested, including 33 in Karachi and 17 women in Lahore.
What actions is the NCCIA taking against cybercrime?
The NCCIA is conducting raids and investigations under a zero-tolerance policy towards cybercrime.