ISLAMABAD: The cyber-crime branch of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested six members of a fraud gang for depriving citizens of their finances by posing as bank employees to gain access to their personal data.
According to FIA spokesperson, the accused allegedly transferred Rs. 19,58,500 from the bank account of a complainant. The arrested individuals have been identified as Farooq, Umar Usman, Noman, Irfan, Aslam, and Adnan. FIA officials have stated that the gang was using modern technology to call their victims.
During the raid, FIA officials recovered seven mobile phones from the accused, and a case has been registered against them under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA).
The FIA has been cracking down on criminal activities and has made significant progress in the fight against human trafficking and smuggling.
According to a report shared by FIA, the Anti-Human Smugglers and Trafficking Circle (AHTC) arrested 1263 human traffickers, smugglers, and agents during 2022. The report also indicated that 2446 cases against human traffickers were registered during the same year. Furthermore, FIA immigration staff processed 16.7 million passengers on departure and arrival check posts during the period, according to the report.
The FIA has been making consistent efforts to combat financial fraud and other illegal activities across the country. Officials said the arrest of this gang is a significant achievement in their efforts to protect citizens from cybercrimes and other forms of fraud.
