NCCIA Karachi Busts Alleged International Scam Call Centre, Arrests 27
NCCIA officials conduct an operation against an alleged international scam call centre in Karachi.
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Karachi has busted an alleged international scam call centre on Shahrah-e-Faisal.
The agency arrested 27 suspects during the operation. The group includes four Afghan nationals and three alleged owners of the facility.
NCCIA Targets Scam Call Centre
NCCIA officials conducted the operation at Business Avenue, Shahrah-e-Faisal.
According to the agency, the suspects allegedly targeted foreign nationals. They reportedly posed as representatives of US banks and debt settlement organisations.
Investigators said the suspects used spoofed calls to contact potential victims. They allegedly sought personal and financial information through these calls.
Investigators Recover Digital Evidence
NCCIA officials seized laptops, mobile phones and other digital devices during the raid.
A preliminary technical examination found evidence of spoofing dialers. Investigators also identified other fraudulent calling techniques.
The suspects allegedly used prepared scripts during their calls. These scripts reportedly persuaded foreign nationals to make unauthorised financial transfers.
NCCIA officials also recovered sensitive personal data. The information reportedly included Social Security numbers, phone numbers and dates of birth.
Banking Data Allegedly Collected
Investigators also found banking information linked to the alleged operation.
The data reportedly included bank account details and credit and debit card information.
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According to the NCCIA, the suspects allegedly transferred the collected information to people linked to the call centre management.
The arrested group includes alleged managers, agents and operational staff.
Three Alleged Owners Named
The NCCIA identified three individuals as owners of the facility.
They are Ali Siddiqui, also known as “Maddy”, Fawad Ahmed and Farooq.
The agency said the three had allegedly operated the facility for a considerable period.
Authorities nominated all 27 suspects in the FIR. The list includes the three alleged owners and four Afghan nationals.
Forensic Examination Underway
NCCIA officials seized the digital devices under a seizure memo dated September 15, 2026.
The agency has now sent the devices for forensic and technical examination.
Meanwhile, investigators have started tracing the alleged financial network. They are also examining the money trail linked to the operation.
Further inquiries will determine the individual roles of those arrested. Investigators will also seek to identify other people connected with the alleged network.
The NCCIA said its investigation remains underway.
