17/09/2026
NCCIA Karachi Launches Grand Operation on Shahrah-e-Faisal
27 Suspects Arrested in Raid on Call Centre Allegedly Involved in International Fraud
September 17, 2026
Voice of Karachi News (VOK)
KARACHI — The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Karachi has conducted a major operation at Business Avenue on Shahrah-e-Faisal, raiding a call centre allegedly involved in international financial fraud and arresting 27 suspects, according to the initial investigation.
The arrested suspects reportedly include four Afghan nationals and three alleged owners of the call centre.
According to the NCCIA, the suspects allegedly targeted foreign nationals while posing as representatives of U.S. banks and debt-settlement organizations. They allegedly obtained sensitive information by falsely presenting themselves as authorized representatives of financial institutions.
Initial investigations indicate that the suspects contacted foreign nationals through spoofed calls and fraudulent calling techniques. Laptops, mobile phones and other digital devices were reportedly recovered from their possession.
Technical examination reportedly found evidence of the use of spoofing dialers and fraudulent calling methods. The suspects allegedly used prepared scripts to persuade foreign nationals to make unauthorized financial transfers.
Investigators also reportedly discovered access to sensitive personal information of foreign nationals, including Social Security numbers, mobile phone numbers and dates of birth. Sensitive financial information, including bank account details and credit and debit card information, was also allegedly obtained.
The investigation further indicates that the information collected through the call centre was allegedly transferred to individuals associated with its management.
The arrested suspects reportedly include alleged members of the call centre's management, agents and operational staff. The three alleged owners have been identified as Ali Siddiqui alias Medi, Fawad Ahmed and Farooq.
The three alleged owners, along with the four Afghan nationals and other suspects, have reportedly been named in the FIR.
Digital devices were taken into custody under a seizure memo on September 15 and have been submitted for forensic and technical examination.
The NCCIA has also initiated an investigation into the alleged financial network and money trail connected to the suspects. Further investigations are underway to determine the individual roles of those arrested and identify additional persons allegedly linked to the network.
VOK Public Appeal
Voice of Karachi appeals to citizens: If an illegal call centre is operating in your neighbourhood, including from residential premises, please report the information to VOK through social media so that the relevant authorities can be informed and appropriate action can be pursued.
The purpose is to help prevent financial fraud, protect citizens and foreign nationals, and safeguard Pakistan's reputation from activities allegedly carried out through illegal call-centre networks.
For more details, read the upcoming issue of Voice of Karachi.
