National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) carried out a raid on an alleged illegal call centre operating in Gulistan i Jauhar, Karachi, resulting in the detention of seven suspects accused of cyber related offences. The operation was conducted in Block 12 of the residential area on Wednesday, according to an official statement issued by NCCIA spokesperson. Authorities claimed the facility was being used to deceive individuals through hacking activities and unauthorised access to sensitive financial information, including bank accounts and credit card details.
According to NCCIA officials, the suspects were allegedly involved in fraudulent practices targeting individuals through cyber enabled methods. The spokesperson stated that the operation was launched after intelligence and investigation pointed towards suspicious activities at the premises. During the raid, officials reportedly recovered several digital devices and records believed to be linked to the alleged operation. The confiscated items included five CPUs, one laptop, nine mobile phones, two vehicles and multiple important documents that investigators said may assist in further examination of the case. Authorities believe the seized equipment may provide additional evidence regarding the scale and nature of the activities being carried out at the call centre.
The individuals taken into custody were identified as Raheel Naurus, Leonard Edgar Dean, Joshua Harrison, Leon Samson Dean, Edison Aftab, Hamza Shaikh and Arnold Dean. NCCIA said the suspects were allegedly involved in obtaining unauthorised access to banking credentials and financial information through digital means. Officials maintained that the operation was part of broader efforts to monitor and act against cyber related crimes in urban centres, particularly activities involving financial fraud and digital deception. The spokesperson added that investigations are continuing to determine the extent of the alleged network and whether additional individuals may have been involved.
NCCIA confirmed that a case has been registered against the seven suspects under relevant sections of Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016 as well as Pakistan Penal Code. Authorities have not disclosed further operational details at this stage, however officials indicated that forensic analysis of the seized digital material will play an important role in the ongoing inquiry. The agency reiterated its focus on addressing cybercrime activities that compromise personal financial security and involve unlawful digital access to sensitive information.
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