Cybercrime Gang Busted for Fake Visa and Grocery Scams
Islamabad – Authorities have arrested six members of a cybercrime gang accused of deceiving citizens through fake visa offers and fraudulent grocery schemes, causing heavy financial losses to unsuspecting victims.
According to investigators, the group lured people with false promises of overseas visas and commission-based grocery deals, collecting large sums of money under the guise of processing fees and investment opportunities. Officials revealed that the suspects used multiple fraudulent bank accounts registered under stolen identities, including one account tied to a female victim.
Those detained include Mohammad Imran, Baas, and Faisal Zafar. The group allegedly operated a network of fake accounts to channel funds and sustain their scams.
This operation is part of Pakistan’s broader crackdown on digital fraud networks. Cybercrime units have been stepping up efforts to protect citizens from schemes that exploit their hard-earned savings.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Interior has issued new rules for the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), granting it expanded powers to tackle such crimes. Under these rules, the NCCIA can freeze or restore properties with the approval of its Director General and may also collaborate with international agencies during investigations.
The new framework also calls for the creation of special units within the NCCIA to combat online financial fraud and child exploitation crimes across the country.
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