LAHORE, Pakistan —
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has arrested two individuals in Johar Town, Lahore, for allegedly orchestrating online financial scams targeting foreign nationals.
The operation, carried out under FIR No. 228/2025, was led by Inspector Muhammad Azeem and followed an in-depth investigation into digital fraud activities.
The arrested suspects were identified as:
Munawar Hayat, son of Zubair Ahmad
Taimoor Hussain, son of Manzoor Hussain
According to investigators, the suspects posed as representatives of fake mobility services and online platforms, luring foreign victims into sharing sensitive credit card information. That data was then used to make unauthorized transactions.
They have been charged under several sections of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016, including Sections 3, 4, 13, 14, and 16, and also under Sections 109, 419, 420, 468, and 471 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC).
NCCIA officials emphasized that these fraudulent activities not only defraud individuals abroad but also tarnish Pakistan’s international reputation and raise cybersecurity concerns.
Further investigations are ongoing to identify other potential accomplices or networks involved in the scheme.
