Summary NCCIA Rawalpindi arrests three suspects, including a woman, for allegedly defrauding foreign citizens by impersonating bank representatives and law enforcement officials.
RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) - The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Rawalpindi Circle has busted a cyber fraud network allegedly involved in defrauding foreign citizens.
According to an NCCIA spokesperson, three suspects, including a woman, were arrested during a raid at a private housing society in Rawalpindi for their alleged involvement in financial cyber fraud.
The spokesperson said the suspects impersonated bank representatives and foreign law enforcement officials to intimidate citizens and fraudulently obtain money from victims.
According to the NCCIA, mobile phones were seized during the operation, while raids are underway to arrest the suspects' accomplices.
A case has been registered against the suspects under relevant provisions of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) and the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC), and further investigation is underway.
NCCIA Director General Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi said indiscriminate action would continue against international cyber fraud networks bringing disrepute to the country.
