The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has intensified its efforts against cyber fraud and digital money laundering through a targeted campaign titled Operation Grey.
Over the course of a month-long crackdown, the agency has shut down 12 illegal call centres and arrested more than 90 individuals, including foreign nationals.
According to officials, these illicit operations were using call centres as a front to carry out international financial frauds, targeting individuals and institutions across North America, Europe, Asia, and other regions.
The operation, launched at the start of June, focused on dismantling networks involved in online scams and unauthorised financial transfers.
To date, 93 arrests have been made, and 12 illegal facilities have been sealed. Among those apprehended are six foreign nationals and three local facilitators.
Authorities say the fraudulent profits were being funnelled out of the country via international digital channels.
NCCIA Director General Waqaruddin Syed stated that the agency is enforcing a strict zero-tolerance policy against cybercrime and that Operation Grey aims to completely dismantle networks that pose a threat to Pakistan's digital security.
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