NCCIA busts cybercrime gang, arrests three in Lahore
LAHORE: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Lahore claimed on Wednesday to have arrested three members of an organised gang impersonating government officials, threatening citizens with blocking their bank accounts and extorting money through fraudulent claims. According to the NCCIA, the arrested suspects would contact citizens posing as officials of various government…
LAHORE: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Lahore announced on Wednesday the arrest of three members of an organized cybercrime gang. The suspects, who posed as government officials, threatened citizens by alleging suspicious transactions in their bank accounts. According to the NCCIA, the gang demanded money to prevent account blockage or resolve the fabricated financial issues.
One case involved the theft of Rs15 million from a woman. Following a complaint, the NCCIA initiated an investigation, leading to the arrest of Muhammad Arif, Muhammad Younis Sajid, and Muhammad Nadeem. Preliminary analysis of devices recovered from the suspects revealed over 12 fake accounts linked to fraudulent financial activities.
Authorities are now examining account details and transaction records to determine the extent of the network's reach.
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