Three Held In Online Financial Fraud
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has arrested three suspects in separate operations targeting cyber fraud and financial scams in Multan and Faisalabad, recovering mobile phones, bank cards, and SIMs from their possession.
Arrests and Recovered Items:
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Multan: NCCIA Multan arrested Shahryar from Lodhran. He is accused of defrauding a citizen of Rs. 653,200 by posing as a customs officer and using fake contacts related to a marriage to convince the victim to transfer funds. A mobile phone was seized, containing evidence of fraudulent activities, including a fake WhatsApp account and videos showcasing deceptive practices for identity concealment.
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Faisalabad: Two suspects, Sunil Amin and Usman Ali, were arrested by NCCIA Faisalabad for allegedly engaging in financial fraud through bank accounts. The operation led to the recovery of 17 mobile phones, 81 bank ATM cards, and 195 SIM cards. The suspects utilized stolen identities and impersonated public and private institution representatives to dupe citizens into transferring money.
Ongoing Investigation:
Further inquiries into these cases are underway. These arrests are part of the ongoing campaign by Punjab NCCIA Director, Hassam Bin Iqbal, against cyber fraudsters and financial deceivers across the province.