--- title: "NCCIA raids illegal call centres in Lahore, makes multiple arrests" description: "Most outlets reported the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency's (NCCIA) raids on illegal call centres in Lahore and the number of arrests made. Dawn highlighted the total of 281 suspects arrested, including 21 foreign nationals and 20 women, while noting the involvement of seven call centres. Pakistan Observer focused on a single raid, reporting 37 arrests and the seizure of 80 digital devices. The framing differed in the scale of the operations described, with Dawn providing broader statistics and Pakistan Observer focusing on a specific incident." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/12311-nccia-arrests-36-suspects-in-crackdown-on-illegal-call site: HarZaviya language: en --- # NCCIA raids illegal call centres in Lahore, makes multiple arrests pakistan · updated 11 Oct 2026, 8:03 AM PKT · 4–11 Oct 2026 · 28 articles from 10 outlets over 7 developments **HarZaviya summary** — how 10 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets led with the NCCIA's raids on alleged illegal call centers in Lahore and the detention of more than three dozen suspects. While the number of detainees was generally reported as "over three dozen" or "36," and the focus was on the targeting of foreign nationals, some outlets added context about the operation being part of a crackdown or noted the involvement of a group. All excerpts described the action as targeting fraud, but none provided further details on the nature or scale of the alleged scam. ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 11 Oct 2026 — NCCIA arrests 37 suspects in raid on illegal call center in Lahore (1 outlet) - **Daily Times** — [NCCIA arrests 37 suspects in raid on illegal call center in Lahore](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1565475/nccia-arrests-37-suspects-in-raid-on-illegal-call-center-in-lahore/) · 11 Oct 2026, 8:03 AM PKT > T he National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), Lahore, has arrested 37 suspects for their alleged involvement in an illegal call center operating in Johar Town and targeting citizens of the United States and Canada through a fraudulent mobile phone sales scheme. During the raid, the agency seized 80 digital devices, including five CPUs, 40 […] ### 10 Oct 2026 — NCCIA raids illegal call centres in Lahore, makes multiple arrests (2 outlets) > Most outlets reported the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency's (NCCIA) raids on illegal call centres in Lahore and the number of arrests made. Dawn highlighted the total of 281 suspects arrested, including 21 foreign nationals and 20 women, while noting the involvement of seven call centres. Pakistan Observer focused on a single raid, reporting 37 arrests and the seizure of 80 digital devices. The framing differed in the scale of the operations described, with Dawn providing broader statistics and Pakistan Observer focusing on a specific incident. - **Pakistan Observer** — [NCCIA arrests 37 suspects in raid on illegal call centre in Lahore, seizes 80 digital devices](https://pakobserver.net/nccia-arrests-37-suspects-in-raid-on-illegal-call-centre-in-lahore-seizes-80-digital-devices/) · 10 Oct 2026, 3:54 PM PKT > LAHORE – The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), Lahore Zone, has arrested 37 suspects during a raid on an… - **Dawn** — [21 foreigners among 281 held in cybercrime cases in Lahore](https://www.dawn.com/news/2036013/21-foreigners-among-281-held-in-cybercrime-cases-in-lahore) · 10 Oct 2026, 9:27 AM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has arrested 281 suspects, including 21 foreign nationals and 20 women, during operations against seven illegal call centres allegedly involved in financial fraud, online harassment and honey-trapping. NCCIA Lahore Zone Additional Director Atif Ameer, during a press conference here on Friday, said that the agency had intensified its ... ### 9 Oct 2026 — NCCIA arrests 281 suspects in raids on illegal call centres (5 outlets) > Most outlets led with the number of suspects arrested and the scale of the operation, noting 281 arrests across seven illegal call centres. The Daily Times briefly mentioned the arrest of 17 women and 9 others but did not specify their roles, while other outlets focused on the total number of arrests and the involvement of 21 foreign nationals. All excerpts described the operation as a crackdown on cybercrimes, with the Pakistan Observer and 24 News HD explicitly mentioning "honey-trapping" as part of the fraud activities. - **ProPakistani** — [17 Women Arrested From Honey Trap Call Center in Lahore](https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/09/17-women-arrested-from-honey-trap-call-center-in-lahore/) · 9 Oct 2026, 3:01 PM PKT > The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has arrested 26 people, including 17 women, during raids on two call centers… Read More - **24 News HD** — [NCCIA arrests 281 suspects during operations against cybercrimes](https://www.24newshd.tv/09-Oct-2026/nccia-arrests-281-suspects-operations-cybercrimes) · 9 Oct 2026, 2:47 PM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing > The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Lahore Zone is continuing its operations against cybercrimes and during these actions, 281 suspects were arrested from seven illegal call centers, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Friday. - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [NCCIA arrests 281 suspects in raids on seven illegal call centers](https://www.app.com.pk/domestic/nccia-arrests-281-suspects-in-raids-on-seven-illegal-call-centers/) · 9 Oct 2026, 2:42 PM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Additional Director Atif Ameer on Friday said that 281 suspects, including 21 foreign nationals, had been arrested during a week-long crackdown on seven illegal call centers in Lahore over alleged financial fraud, online harassment and honey-trapping. - **Pakistan Observer** — [NCCIA Lahore Zone busts seven illegal call centres, arrests 281 suspects over fraud, honey-trapping](https://pakobserver.net/nccia-lahore-zone-busts-seven-illegal-call-centres-arrests-281-suspects-over-fraud-honey-trapping/) · 9 Oct 2026, 2:40 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE – The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), Lahore Zone, has arrested 281 suspects, including 21 foreign nationals and… - **Daily Times** — [NCCIA arrests 17 women, 9 others running illegal call centre](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1564496/nccia-arrests-17-women-9-others-running-illegal-call-centre/) · 9 Oct 2026, 9:14 AM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has achieved major success in a nationwide crackdown against cyber fraud and honey-trap networks, detaining several suspects. According to NCCIA officials, the agency raided a call centre allegedly involved in looting citizens through honey traps and arrested 17 women along with nine other people allegedly involved in cyber […] ### 8 Oct 2026 — NCCIA arrests 26 in Lahore for honey-trap and fraudulent call centre operations (3 outlets) > Both outlets reported the arrest of 26 individuals by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency in Lahore for involvement in honey-trap and fraudulent call centres. Associated Press of Pakistan provided slightly more detail, mentioning two separate operations and specifying the gender breakdown of the suspects. 24 News HD also highlighted the gender distribution, noting 17 women among the 26 arrested, but did not specify the number of operations. - **Dawn** — [Dozens arrested as NCCIA intensifies ‘cyber crackdown’](https://www.dawn.com/news/2035807/dozens-arrested-as-nccia-intensifies-cyber-crackdown) · 9 Oct 2026, 7:42 AM PKT > • 33 suspects held during raid on a scam call centre in Karachi• 17 women arrested in Lahore operation ISLAMABAD/LAHORE: Dozens of suspects involved in international fraud, bank fraud and online exploitation have been arrested during separate raids in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad as the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) accelerates its countrywide operations against cybercrime ... - **24 News HD** — [17 women among 26 arrested for cyber frauds through honey-trap call centres](https://www.24newshd.tv/08-Oct-2026/17-women-among-26-arrested-cyber-frauds-honey-trap-call-centres) · 8 Oct 2026, 12:20 PM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has arrested 26 individuals including 17 women involved in cyber frauds through honey-trap call centres in Lahore, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Thursday. - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [NCCIA arrests 26 in raids on honey-trap, fraudulent call centres](https://www.app.com.pk/punjab/nccia-arrests-26-in-raids-on-honey-trap-fraudulent-call-centres/) · 8 Oct 2026, 11:53 AM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE, Oct 08 (APP):The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Lahore Zone apprehended 26 suspects, including 17 women and nine men, during two separate operations targeting honey-trap and fraudulent call centers on Thursday. According to a spokesperson, the first raid led to the arrest of 17 women who were allegedly running an online honey-trap network.... ### 7 Oct 2026 — Police raids on Lahore and Karachi call centres lead to arrests (4 outlets) > Most outlets reported the arrest of individuals in Lahore and Karachi following raids on illegal call centres allegedly involved in cybercrime. Daily Times and Dawn focused on the Lahore operation, highlighting the use of AI to create fake explicit images and blackmail through loan apps. ARY News (English) led with the Karachi raid, noting the suspects were allegedly targeting foreign citizens but did not mention AI or loan apps. - **24 News HD** — [NCCIA arrests 33 suspects during raid on illegal call center in Karachi](https://www.24newshd.tv/07-Oct-2026/nccia-arrests-33-suspects-raid-illegal-call-center-karachi) · 7 Oct 2026, 2:36 PM PKT > The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has arrested 33 suspects including owner during raid on an illegal call center functioning in Shafi Court Building in Karachi, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Wednesday. - **ARY News (English)** — [NCCIA arrests 30 suspects in Karachi call centre raid](https://arynews.tv/nccia-arrests-30-suspects-in-karachi-call-centre-raid) · 7 Oct 2026, 10:18 AM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > According to NCCIA officials, the call centre was allegedly being used for fraudulent activities targeting foreign citizens. The suspects... - **Dawn** — [Raid on Lahore call centre: 39 arrested for ‘blackmailing people through loan apps’](https://www.dawn.com/news/2035287/raid-on-lahore-call-centre-39-arrested-for-blackmailing-people-through-loan-apps) · 7 Oct 2026, 10:05 AM PKT · 65% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE: Pakistan’s anti-cybercrime authorities claimed to have arrested 39 suspects, including a woman, after raiding an illegal call centre in Lahore where artificial intelligence (AI) tools were being allegedly used to create fake explicit images of persons who failed to repay loans. The operation was carried out under the supervision of Cybercrime Additional Director Atif Ameer, after obtain... - **Daily Times** — [Lahore loan app scam: 38 men, woman arrested](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1563504/lahore-loan-app-scam-38-men-woman-arrested/) · 7 Oct 2026, 9:42 AM PKT · 63% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan’s cyber crime authorities have arrested 39 people, including a woman, after raiding an illegal call centre in Lahore that allegedly used artificial intelligence to create fake explicit images of people who failed to repay loans.? The operation was carried out under the supervision of Additional Director Cyber Crime Atif Ameer after search warrants were […] ### 6 Oct 2026 — NCCIA arrests 39 in Lahore over fake loan app blackmail network (4 outlets) > Most outlets led with the arrest of 39 suspects by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) in Lahore, focusing on the crackdown of an alleged fake loan app blackmail network. Daily Pakistan added context about the illegal call centre, while ProPakistani provided a more concise summary without additional details. - **BOL News** — [NCCIA Lahore loan crackdown uncovers AI blackmail network](https://bolnews.com/pakistan/nccia-lahore-loan-crackdown-uncovers-ai-blackmail-network) · 6 Oct 2026, 7:07 PM PKT > NCCIA arrests 39 people in Lahore over reported illegal loan recovery network accused of using stolen data, AI-generated images and threats to blackmail borrowers. - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [Loan Apps Racket busted for Blackmailing Borrowers with AI-Generated Explicit Pictures](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/06-Oct-2026/loan-apps-racket-busted-for-blackmailing-borrowers-with-ai-generated-explicit-pictures) · 6 Oct 2026, 4:36 PM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE — A crackdown by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) exposed alleged illegal loan recovery network in Lahore accused of using AI-manipulated obscene images, stolen personal data, and threats against borrowers and their families to force repayment. Authorities arrested 39 people, 38 men and one woman, during a raid on a network allegedly […] - **24 News HD** — [NCCIA arrests 39 suspects during raid on illegal call centre in Lahore](https://www.24newshd.tv/06-Oct-2026/nccia-arrests-39-suspects-raid-illegal-call-centre-lahore) · 6 Oct 2026, 1:16 PM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > A National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) team has raided an illegal call centre functioning in GCP Society in Lahore and arrested 39 individuals including a woman, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Tuesday. - **ProPakistani** — [NCCIA Arrests 39 in Lahore Over Fake Loan App Blackmail Network](https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/06/nccia-arrests-39-in-lahore-over-fake-loan-app-blackmail-network/) · 6 Oct 2026, 11:34 AM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has arrested 39 suspects in Lahore during a crackdown on an alleged network… Read More ### 4 Oct 2026 — NCCIA raids Lahore call centers, detains dozens over fraud allegations (5 outlets) > Most outlets led with the number of suspects detained — either 36 or more than three dozen — and the NCCIA’s raids on illegal call centers in Lahore. A few also mentioned the alleged fraud targeted at foreign nationals. One outlet, 24 News HD, reported 38 arrests and added that the call center operated under the guise of fake medical billing, a detail not mentioned elsewhere. The framing was largely consistent across the coverage, with slight variation in the number of arrests and one additional detail from 24 News HD. - **24 News HD** — [NCCIA raids illegal call centre in Lahore, makes 38 arrests](https://www.24newshd.tv/05-Oct-2026/nccia-raids-illegal-call-centre-lahore-makes-38-arrests) · 5 Oct 2026, 11:53 AM PKT > The National Crime Control Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has raided an illegal call centre in Lahore and arrested 38 people involved in promoting and offering lucrative services under the guise of a fake medical billing service, reported 24Newshd TV channel on Monday. - **ProPakistani** — [NCCIA Arrests 36 in Raids on Scam Call Centers in Lahore](https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/05/nccia-arrests-36-in-raids-on-scam-call-centers-in-lahore/) · 5 Oct 2026, 8:43 AM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has arrested 36 suspects during raids on illegal call centers in Lahore allegedly… Read More - **Dawn** — [Dozens detained in raids on two ‘illegal’ call centres](https://www.dawn.com/news/2034828/dozens-detained-in-raids-on-two-illegal-call-centres) · 5 Oct 2026, 5:16 AM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has raided two illegal call centres in Lahore, detaining more than three dozen people, allegedly involved in defrauding foreigners, an agency spokesperson said on Sunday. According to the spokesperson, the raids were conducted in Faisal Town and Johar Town, where dozens of suspects were arrested. He says the suspects would allegedly ... - **ARY News (English)** — [NCCIA arrests 36 suspects in crackdown on illegal call centres in Lahore](https://arynews.tv/nccia-arrests-36-suspects-in-crackdown-on-illegal-call-centres-in-lahore) · 4 Oct 2026, 9:11 PM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > According to the NCCIA spokesperson, more than 36 people belonging to a group targeting foreign nationals were taken into... - **Minute Mirror** — [NCCIA detains 36 suspects in Lahore call centre cr...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/nccia-detains-36-suspects-in-lahore-call-centre-crackdown-639501/) · 4 Oct 2026, 9:00 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has detained 36 suspects during a raid against allegedly illegal call centres ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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