NCCIA arrests 39 suspects in Lahore cyber fraud crackdown

The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has arrested 39 suspects in Lahore during a crackdown on organized cyber fraud operations. The investigation uncovered two distinct fraudulent schemes operating within the region.

One syndicate, operating under the name Talk Master (Pvt) Ltd, utilized a network of fake loan applications including Aghar, Gro Fund, James Fund, Cash Air, Credy Check, and Credit Support. The group allegedly accessed victims' private data and used artificial intelligence to create fake obscene images, which were then used to blackmail borrowers into making additional payments.

A second operation, masquerading as a medical billing service named MediConvox, targeted international citizens. This group allegedly used a fraudulent Canada-related mobility campaign to solicit personal, financial, and credit card information from victims.

During the raids, authorities seized numerous digital devices, including laptops, computers, and mobile phones, as well as several vehicles. The NCCIA has registered cases against the suspects and is conducting further investigations to dismantle the wider networks involved.