The Federal Investigation Agency has arrested a man in Lahore for allegedly committing credit card fraud worth Rs9.6 million, officials confirmed on Wednesday.
According to FIA authorities, the suspect was involved in unauthorized credit card transactions and online financial fraud, causing significant losses to multiple victims. The arrest was made during a targeted operation conducted by the agency’s cyber crime wing in Lahore.
Investigators said the accused allegedly obtained sensitive banking information through illegal means and used it to carry out fraudulent transactions. Digital devices, including mobile phones and laptops, were seized during the raid for forensic examination.
The FIA stated that further investigation is underway to determine whether the suspect was part of a larger fraud network operating in the region. Officials have urged citizens to remain cautious while sharing banking details online and to report any suspicious financial activity immediately.
Credit card and online banking fraud cases have seen a rise in recent years, with authorities increasing monitoring and enforcement actions to curb cyber-enabled financial crimes across the country.
