The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), under the leadership of Director General Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, has arrested 1,749 suspects, recovered Rs 149.8 million and registered 442 cases during a nationwide crackdown on cybercrime over the past 53 days, intensifying action against online fraud networks, illegal call centres and other cybercriminal activities under its zero-tolerance policy.
NCCIA tightens noose around cybercrime networks, nabs 1,749 suspects, recovers Rs 149.8m in 53 days
ISLAMABAD, Nov 11 (APP):The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), under the leadership of Director General Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, has arrested 1,749 suspects, recovered Rs 149.8 million and registered 442 cases during a nationwide crackdown on cybercrime over the past 53 days, intensifying action against online fraud networks, illegal call centres and other cybercriminal activities under its zero-tolerance policy.
An NCCIA official told on Wednesday that the agency received 10,386 cybercrime complaints during the 53-day period, leading to the registration of 6,672 inquiries and 442 cases across the country.
He said the nationwide operations resulted in the arrest of 1,749 suspects involved in different cybercrime activities, while Rs 149.8 million was recovered during investigations and enforcement actions.
The official said the NCCIA Cyber Patrolling Unit completed technical analysis of 4,530 URLs and referred 1,186 suspicious web links to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) for blocking.
He said 559 inquiries were initiated and 51 cases registered in connection with cybercrime matters handled through the relevant monitoring and enforcement activities.
Giving details of the crackdown on illegal call centres, the official said NCCIA conducted 59 raids across the country, resulting in the registration of 43 cases and the arrest of 973 suspects.
He said 211 foreign nationals were among those arrested during the operations against call centres.
The agency also seized 15,502 items during the raids, including material taken into custody for further investigation and examination.
The official said the operations were aimed at dismantling organised cyber fraud networks, identifying individuals involved in online financial scams and preventing the misuse of digital platforms for illegal activities.
Director General NCCIA Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi said the agency was pursuing a zero-tolerance policy against cyber fraud networks and would further intensify operations against individuals and groups involved in cybercrime.
He said effective action against cybercriminals would continue across the country to protect citizens from online fraud and other digital threats.
