Cybercrime ring busted, six members arrested

FIA says fraudsters transferred over Rs1.9 million from victim’s bank account

RAWALPINDI:

The Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) cybercrime circle claimed to have busted a gang and arrested six of its member for their alleged involvement in cyber fraud activities.

According to a spokesperson for the anti-crime watchdog, the comen used to defraud citizens by posing as employees of various banks.

In one case, the FIA revealed that the fraudsters transferred over Rs1.9 million from a victim’s bank account to other bank accounts by obtaining access to sensitive information of the victim’s banking details.

The spokesperson said the organised crime ring was busted during raids at several locations around Rawalpindi. Moreover, seven mobile phones were recovered from the possession of the accused.

The suspects also had access to cutting-edge technology, he added. They were identified as Muhammad Farooq, Umar Usman, Muhammad Nauman, Muhammad Irfan, Muhammad Aslam, and Muhammad Adnan. He further said a case has been registered against the accused under the provisions of the PECA Act and an investigation has been initiated.

 

Published in The Express Tribune, April 25^th, 2023.