Fraud
Rawalpindi Man Arrested Over Alleged Malaysia Work Visa Scam
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested a man accused of defrauding a citizen of Rs545,000 on the promise of a Malaysia work visa. The…
Senate Committee Seeks Timelines for Cybercrime and Fraud Complaints
The Senate Functional Committee on Human Rights on Tuesday directed authorities to set clear timelines for processing cybercrime and financial fraud complaints and to keep…
NCCIA Arrests 120 Suspects in Rawalpindi Visa Fraud Raids
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has arrested 120 suspects in raids on six call centres in Rawalpindi that were allegedly used to run…
KPRA Warns Businesses Against Fraudsters Impersonating Its Officers
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA) has warned taxpayers and business owners against fraudsters who are impersonating its officers to obtain money and sensitive information.…
Karachi Call Centre Busted for Duping Foreigners in Bank Fraud Scam
Six suspects, including the owners and operators of a call centre in Karachi’s Gulistan-i-Iqbal area, were arrested on Thursday by the National Cyber Crime Investigation…
PTA Warns Public Against Fabricated Notice on Fraud Calls
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has declared a notification circulating on social media, which warns against answering calls from the number 051-7080507, to be fake.…
Islamabad Court Extends Physical Remand of Chinese Nationals in Gold Box GLBX App Investment Fraud Case
Islamabad court extended physical remand of foreign nationals accused of defrauding millions of rupees through Gold Box and GLBX mobile application in major online investment…
Pakistanis Lose Billions to Affinity Fraud Investment Scams Through Apps Like Treasure NFT and B4U Global
A growing online discussion around property investment scams in Pakistan has reignited concerns over weak consumer protections, misleading real estate marketing and legal loopholes that…
PTA Warns Against Unregistered SIMs as Fraud and Security Risks Rise
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a fresh warning to citizens against the use of unregistered and foreign SIM cards, highlighting growing risks of…
Banking Mohtasib Orders MCB Bank to Refund After Fraud Finding Against Customers
The Banking Mohtasib Pakistan has directed Muslim Commercial Bank Limited (MCB) to credit a complainant’s account with PKR 3,050,000 after finding that a branch manager…
Visa Fraud Case: FIA Books FBR Officer for Misuse of Authority
Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has uncovered a serious visa fraud involving a senior Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) officer, leading to the arrest of…
FIA Busts Visa Fraud Ring Following Intelligence Tip from US Embassy
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has successfully dismantled a major visa fraud and migrant smuggling network. This operation, executed by the Anti-Human Trafficking Circle, marks…
SECP Flags Unlicensed Investment Platforms Promising High Returns
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued a warning to investors about illegal online trading platforms operating under the names “Hillhouse Capital/Hillhouse…
