National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Multan has arrested five members of an organized gang involved in financial fraud by impersonating bank officials and deceiving citizens into sharing sensitive banking information.
NCCIA busts cyber fraud network, arrests five suspects
LAHORE, Jun 01 (APP): National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Multan has arrested five members
of an organized gang involved in financial fraud by impersonating bank officials and deceiving citizens into sharing sensitive banking information.
NCCIA spokesman said here on Monday, the action was taken on the special directives of NCCIA Punjab Director Muhammad Ali Waseem. The suspects allegedly defrauded a Multan resident, Saleem Raza, by posing as bank representatives through phone calls and obtaining confidential details of his bank account.
Using the information, the accused allegedly transferred Rs 500,000 from the complainant’s account. Following an investigation, NCCIA registered FIR No. 84/2026 and launched a crackdown against the suspects.
The arrested accused were identified as Akhtar Ali, Muhammad Anwar, Arshad Mehmood, Gohar Zeb and Shahid Hussain. They reportedly belong to Peshawar, Shorkot, Jhang and Faisalabad.
During raids, the NCCIA recovered six mobile phones and eight international SIM cards from the possession of accused, which were allegedly being used in cyber fraud activities.
A case has been registered against the suspects under relevant provisions of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016 and the Pakistan Penal Code, while further investigation was underway. The case was being investigated by SHO Tahir Mehmood.
NCCIA Punjab Director Muhammad Ali Waseem commended the Multan team for the successful operation and announced cash rewards and appreciation certificates for the officers and officials involved.
He said indiscriminate action against cybercriminals causing financial losses to citizens would continue across the province.
