ISLAMABAD – A district and sessions court in Islamabad has granted two-day physical remand of five foreign nationals accused of operating an illegal call centre involved in online scams and financial fraud.
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) presented the suspects before the court, stating that the individuals were arrested during a raid at a fake call centre in the G-10 area of the capital. The raid revealed a network linked to illegal websites and fraudulent financial activities.
The prosecutor informed the court that over 60 local employees were working at the site. He added that the five foreigners were key members of an organized scam network, and further investigation was needed to uncover the full scope of the operation.
The judge approved the prosecution’s request for physical remand and ordered that the suspects be presented again on July 16. The court emphasized the need to dig deeper into the digital fraud scheme.
Meanwhile, the NCCIA confirmed that action would also be taken against anyone who helped the suspects or provided them protection within Pakistan. Authorities are now working to identify local accomplices linked to the illegal operation.
This development comes amid growing concern over the rise in cybercrime and online scams in the country. Officials have vowed to take strict measures against those misusing digital platforms for criminal purposes.