A major operation by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) uncovered an illegal call centre in Karachi involved in hacking international bank accounts.
Officials reported that the raid was carried out after investigators tracked suspicious digital activity linked to coordinated financial cyber fraud.
Five suspects were arrested during the operation, all allegedly connected to a wider network targeting overseas banking customers through phishing techniques.
The illegal setup reportedly used advanced software tools and spoofed numbers to trick victims into sharing sensitive banking information.
Authorities seized computers, hard drives, and communication devices believed to contain evidence of large-scale unauthorised financial access attempts.
Investigators say the arrests mark a significant step in dismantling cybercrime rings exploiting global financial systems from inside Pakistan.
Initial findings suggest the group contacted foreign citizens by posing as representatives of well-known financial institutions.
Victims were persuaded to share login details, enabling hackers to access and manipulate international accounts without detection.
NCCIA officials confirmed that some compromised accounts belonged to customers from Europe and the Middle East, raising cross-border security concerns.
Digital forensic teams are analysing recovered data to determine the full extent of financial losses linked to the operation.
Authorities believe more individuals may be involved and further arrests are expected as the investigation expands.
The NCCIA has urged the public to remain vigilant and avoid sharing financial information with unverified callers or platforms.
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