Building with 500 foreign inmates converted into jail in Islamabad
RAWALPINDI: A commercial building in a housing society in Islamabad, where more than 500 foreigners were housed, was declared a sub-jail after official sources reported illegal activities related to “cybercrime”. According to the reports, barbed wire was laid around the building, and a heavy police deployment was made. The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has also been on board,…
A commercial building in Islamabad, once home to over 500 foreign inmates, has been converted into a sub-jail following reports of illegal activities related to "cybercrime". Barbed wire was installed around the premises and a significant police presence was established. The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) played a key role, with officials visiting the site on Tuesday night.
Initially, police prison vans were planned to transport the foreigners to a jail, but the decision was made to turn the building into a sub-jail instead. Along with Islamabad police personnel, a Punjab Highway Patrol contingent was also deployed to enhance security. The chief commissioner of Islamabad officially declared the building a sub-jail.
Senior officials from the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) are currently verifying the travel documents of the foreigners residing within. This development was reported in Dawn on August 13th, 2026.
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