The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) conducted a major raid on an illegal call center in Islamabad’s G-10 sector, arresting five foreign nationals linked to online scams and financial fraud.

The operation, carried out on Sunday night at Sardar Plaza in G-10 Markaz, targeted a sophisticated network that employed over 60 Pakistani nationals and operated illegal websites to orchestrate widespread fraudulent activities. According to an NCCIA press release, the raid was prompted by a tip-off and a First Information Report (FIR) filed by complainant Aamir Azeem Abbasi, who reported financial losses due to a task-based scam.

The agency was able to retrieve critical records and digital evidence detailing the center’s illicit operations, which involved layering fraudulent funds through cryptocurrency wallets. The five foreign nationals, whose identities have not been disclosed, were presented before an Islamabad district and sessions court, which granted a two-day physical remand for further interrogation, with a follow-up appearance scheduled for July 16.

The NCCIA emphasized that the call center was part of an organized network engaging in financial deception, targeting victims both domestically and internationally. The agency vowed to pursue legal action against those providing logistical support and security to the operation, signaling a robust response to safeguard Pakistan’s global reputation.

This raid follows a series of crackdowns under Operation Grey, including a recent bust in Faisalabad where 149 individuals, including 71 foreign nationals, were arrested for running a Ponzi scheme.