KARACHI: Sindh Interior Minister Ziaul Hasan Lanjar and Additional Director of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), Tariq Nawaz, announced on Thursday that authorities have arrested 15 foreign nationals and 19 Pakistani citizens in a major operation against an internationally organized cyber fraud group.
The suspects allegedly defrauded citizens by luring them into fake online investment schemes, Sindh’s interior minister said.
The group reportedly used social media to promise high returns on cryptocurrency and forex investments. Victims were shown fake login screens to convince them they were using legitimate investment portals.
Authorities seized illegal gateway exchanges and thousands of international SIM cards used to create fake accounts on social media and Telegram.
In total, police confiscated 37 computers, 40 mobile phones, over 10,000 SIM cards, and six illegal gateway exchanges.
Tariq Nawaz said the arrests were made in Karachi’s DHA Phase One and Phase Six. Investigators are working on further technical evidence to strengthen the case.
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Authorities warned citizens to remain vigilant against online investment scams and to verify any trading platforms before investing.
