The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Islamabad arrested an eight-member gang involved in a sophisticated financial fraud scheme during an operation near Khanna Bridge, Rawalpindi, 24NewsHD TV reported on Sunday.
According to officials, the suspects impersonated relatives or close friends living abroad and contacted citizens under the pretext of urgent medical emergencies.
Using emotional manipulation and false identities, the group successfully deceived victims into transferring large sums of money.
Investigations revealed that the gang fraudulently obtained Rs1.5 million from a citizen through fake identification and deceptive communication.
The stolen amount was transferred into the bank account of the group’s main suspect, confirming the organized nature of the scam.
The arrested suspects have been identified as Mohammad Salman, Mohsin Jameel, Nazakat Ali, Mehtab Ali, Mohammad Shah Nawaz, Nasir Ali, Abid Hussain, and Fahad Jabbar.
The officials stated that a case has been registered against the suspects under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), along with relevant sections about fraud and deception.
During the operation, law enforcement officials also recovered cheque books and cheques used in fraudulent transactions.
The NCCIA has launched further investigations to identify additional accomplices and trace the flow of illicit funds.