Countrywide crackdown on illegal call centres decided
ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to initiate a countrywide crackdown on illegal call centres following the discovery of a global network allegedly involved in cyber fraud and obscene content. According official sources, a task force has been established to take action against illegal call centres operating in various parts of the country. The task force consists of sensitive institutions,…
Islamabad: The government has announced plans to launch a nationwide operation against illegal call centres, prompted by the discovery of a worldwide network allegedly engaged in cyber fraud and the distribution of explicit content. A task force comprising sensitive institutions, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), the National Cybercrime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), and other pertinent agencies has been formed to address the issue.
The FIA headquarters will oversee the task force, with daily reports on operations submitted to the Ministry of Interior. The primary focus of the task force will be on cases of extortion, blackmail, gambling, and online skimming. Moreover, a list of call centres operating in Karachi has been compiled, and all relevant entities have been instructed to collaborate fully with the task force.
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