NCCIA Reports Sharp Rise In Cybercrime Complaints During 2026
NCCIA recorded over 148,000 cybercrime complaints in 2026, with financial fraud, harassment and impersonation cases showing major increases compared with 2025.
Lahore Call Centre Raid Raises Concerns Over Loan App Privacy And AI Misuse
Cybercrime authorities investigate a Lahore call centre after claims of loan app misuse, AI generated images and alleged harassment of borrowers.
NCCIA Cracks Down On Online Financial Fraud Network In Lahore And Multan
NCCIA sacked 14 suspects in Lahore and Multan during operations targeting online financial fraud, fake identities, and social media scams involving millions of rupees.
Fake MrBeast Crypto Scam Hijacks Thousands Of Pakistani Discord Accounts Through Infostealer Malware
A fake MrBeast crypto giveaway scam is targeting Pakistani Discord users, compromising accounts through infostealer malware and spreading fraudulent messages that have already affected thousands across local communities.
Media Persons Tender Unconditional Apology In NCCIA Defamation Case Over Punjab Chief Secretary Claims
Media persons submit unconditional apology to NCCIA after summons in defamation case linked to alleged false claims about Punjab Chief Secretary residence renovation expenses.
Bahawalnagar TikToker Detained Over Alleged AI Generated Obscene Video Of Female Rival
A TikToker in Bahawalnagar was detained after allegedly using Artificial Intelligence to create and share an obscene fake video of a female rival, prompting a police investigation.
PTA Issues Warning Over Rising Phishing Scams Targeting Banking And Personal Data
PTA warns citizens about increasing phishing scams using fake emails, messages and websites to steal passwords, banking details and personal information across Pakistan.
Rising Cyber Scams Spark Concern In National Assembly Session
Pakistan National Assembly debates surge in cybercrime as lawmakers highlight fake challans, online fraud and misuse of digital platforms while government shares NCCIA complaint data and reform efforts.
Pakistan Records Over 142,000 Cybercrime Complaints In 2025 Highlighting Enforcement Challenges
Pakistan reported 142,272 cybercrime complaints in 2025 with low conviction rates and rising investigative backlog, according to Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi’s parliamentary briefing.
Senate Committee Briefed On PKR 3000M Electronic Fraud And Crackdown On Illegal Call Centers
Senate committee briefed on Pakistan’s PKR 3000M electronic fraud crisis, NCCIA’s Operation Grey, and new licensing measures to combat illegal call centers and software houses.
