Chinese national among 212 arrested in Pakistan as authorities crack down on call center fraud
Authorities recovered a large amount of equipment from the raided sites, including almost 400 computers and more than 300 phones.
Pakistani authorities have made significant arrests in their ongoing crackdown on illegal call centers and online fraud networks. In a coordinated operation, 212 individuals were apprehended, including Chinese nationals, in raids targeting three illegal call centers in Islamabad's E-11 and G-10 sectors. The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) investigated the centers, which allegedly defrauded victims through various schemes such as impersonating Google representatives, "tasking fraud," and romance scams.
The NCCIA spokesperson revealed that over 300 phones, nearly 400 computers, and 299 monitors were seized during the raids. The detainees consisted of Pakistani and Chinese men and women, though the exact number of Chinese nationals arrested was not disclosed. Chinese nationals have also been involved in previous investigations, such as a September case where a Chinese mastermind was identified in an online investment and e-commerce scam.
Investigators are continuing to explore potential financial links to networks in India and Brazil. A case has been registered, and officials are determining the roles of those detained. This latest operation is part of a broader crackdown on illegal call centers and organized cyber fraud, with previous arrests in July and August 2025 involving Pakistani and Chinese nationals in connection with Ponzi schemes and investment fraud.
The ongoing efforts highlight the international nature of cyber-fraud investigations in Pakistan, with Chinese nationals frequently appearing among those detained or identified in such cases.
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