ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has raided a foreign-operated call centre in Islamabad’s G-8 sector as authorities intensify action against suspected cyber fraud and illegal online activities.

The operation was conducted following what officials described as credible intelligence regarding activities at the facility. The raid is part of a broader crackdown on call centres allegedly being used for fraudulent online operations.

According to reports, authorities detained a large number of foreign nationals during recent operations targeting such networks in the capital. Investigators are examining allegations including online fraud, cyber scams and violations of Pakistani immigration and visa rules.

Investigation Focuses on Digital Fraud

Officials are examining computers, mobile phones and other digital equipment recovered from the premises to determine the nature and scale of the alleged activities.

Investigators are also looking into the movement of money and digital transactions linked to the suspected operations, while authorities are assessing whether local individuals helped facilitate the establishment and running of the network.

The development comes amid growing concern over foreign-operated call centres allegedly targeting victims through online scams, impersonation and other forms of digital deception.

Crackdown on Illegal Call Centres Intensifies

The latest raid follows a series of operations against suspected illegal call centres across Pakistan. Authorities have increasingly focused on networks that use sophisticated communication systems and digital platforms to target victims inside and outside the country.

In a separate recent operation, more than 250 foreign nationals were detained following a raid on a suspected call-centre network in Islamabad, with investigators probing alleged online fraud, visa violations and blackmail activities.

The NCCIA’s latest action underscores the growing scrutiny of call-centre operations in Pakistan as authorities seek to dismantle networks accused of exploiting digital platforms for criminal activity.