Court orders NCCIA to probe Rs4.8m ‘unauthorised’ transactions from Gul Plaza victim’s account

Karachi: A sessions court has ordered the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) to probe a Rs4.8 million unauthorized transfer from the account of a Gul Plaza fire victim, according to court documents. The victim, Muhammad Shahzad, filed a complaint with Additional District and Sessions Judge Abdul Zahoor Chandio after Rs1 million was transferred to one Muhammad Safdar and subsequently Rs3.8 million to Samiullah, both without Shahzad's knowledge or approval.

Shahzad maintains he did not share his bank credentials and denies any wrongdoing. The bank stated that the transactions were authorized through its digital app using his own credentials. The court directed NCCIA to investigate the matter under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act and submit a report within 45 days, preserving all related records.

The State Bank of Pakistan will also examine the banks' compliance with digital banking security requirements and report back in 45 days. The court emphasized that the investigation aims to protect public confidence in the banking system and ensure customer protection against unauthorized electronic transactions.