Pakistan’s NCCIA arrests 21 in Lahore’s Investment Scam Crackdown
NCCIA Lahore and Faisalabad teams raided an alleged illegal scam centre in DHA Phase 6, Lahore, arresting 21 people and recovering 29 mobile phones and 10 PCs. The agency said preliminary examination indicated the alleged use of fake social media accounts.
Lahore: Pakistan’s National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) said teams from Lahore and Faisalabad raided an alleged illegal call centre in DHA Phase 6, Lahore, arresting 21 accused persons.
Seizures
According to the agency’s official statement, investigators recovered 29 mobile phones and 10 personal computers during the operation.
Preliminary findings
NCCIA said a preliminary examination indicated the alleged use of fake social media accounts. The agency described the call centre and accounts as alleged; further investigation and proceedings will establish the facts.
Pakistan has seen a steep uptick in transnational scams in terms of victims as well as origin. Several raids have been carried out in past 3 months arresting thousands - including foreigners.
DHA Phase 6 Lahore
Why this matters
Illegal call centres that lean on fake social profiles are a familiar pattern in transnational social-engineering and investment scams: operators create or hijack accounts to build trust, then pivot victims into voice calls or payment mule chains. Multi-city teams (Lahore and Faisalabad) and bulk phone/PC seizures point at organised floor activity rather than a lone actor.