NCCIA Arrests Two Call Center Scammers in Lahore Targeting Americans

The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) in Lahore has arrested two men for their alleged involvement in an illegal call center scam targeting US citizens. The suspects, Irshad Ahmed Butt and his employee Aurangzeb, allegedly obtained banking details and carried out unauthorized transactions using this method. NCCIA Lahore Zone Additional Director Atif Ameer revealed that the agency detected suspicious activity at the call center on Main Boulevard in Gulberg through open-source intelligence.

A court-issued search warrant enabled the investigation to proceed. The suspects were identified as the call center owner and one of its employees. According to investigators, the men impersonated insurance company representatives, requesting credit and debit card information to execute fraudulent financial activities. During the operation, authorities recovered electronic devices, with further examination uncovering software and data connected to financial fraud.

While the number of alleged victims and the exact amount involved in the scam have not been disclosed, the incident highlights the ongoing threat of such cybercrimes.