--- title: "Pakistani suspect arrested in Rs35bn counterfeit US postage stamp fraud" description: "Most outlets led with the arrest of a Pakistani suspect in a large-scale counterfeit US postage stamp fraud, noting the Rs35 billion value and the involvement of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA). Some also mentioned the suspect’s alleged operation of a website to sell fake stamps and the court granting a five-day remand. A few provided additional details, such as the number of counterfeit stamps (5.1 million) or the suspect’s name (Faheem Akram), but these were not universally included. The framing remained largely consistent, focusing on the arrest and legal proceedings." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/15454-nccia-arrests-us-wanted-suspect-in-rs35b-counterfeit-postage site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Pakistani suspect arrested in Rs35bn counterfeit US postage stamp fraud pakistan · updated 22 Oct 2026, 3:50 PM PKT · 20–22 Oct 2026 · 21 articles from 15 outlets over 3 developments **HarZaviya summary** — how 15 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets reported the arrest of Faheem Akram by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) in connection with a major fraud case involving the sale of counterfeit US postage stamps. While most described the case as involving either Rs35 billion or approximately $126 million in fraud, some outlets led with the local currency amount while others highlighted the US dollar equivalent. A few also noted the number of counterfeit stamps—over five million—and the involvement of 16 bank accounts. The Express Tribune and Arab News Pakistan specifically mentioned the suspect had been indicted by US authorities, while others did not. ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 22 Oct 2026 — US postage stamp fraud suspect remanded to custody for five days (1 outlet) - **Dunya News** — [US postage stamp fraud suspect remanded to custody for five days](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Crime/978910-us-postage-stamp-fraud-suspect-remanded-to-custody-for-five-days) · 22 Oct 2026, 3:50 PM PKT > A Lahore court grants NCCIA five-day physical remand of Faheem Akram, accused of selling counterfeit US postage stamps through an online scheme. ### 21 Oct 2026 — Pakistani suspect arrested in Rs35bn counterfeit US postage stamp fraud (5 outlets) > Most outlets led with the arrest of a Pakistani suspect in a large-scale counterfeit US postage stamp fraud, noting the Rs35 billion value and the involvement of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA). Some also mentioned the suspect’s alleged operation of a website to sell fake stamps and the court granting a five-day remand. A few provided additional details, such as the number of counterfeit stamps (5.1 million) or the suspect’s name (Faheem Akram), but these were not universally included. The framing remained largely consistent, focusing on the arrest and legal proceedings. - **The Nation** — [Suspect in US postage stamp fraud remanded in NCCIA custody](https://www.nation.com.pk/22-Oct-2026/suspect-us-postage-stamp-fraud-remanded-nccia-custody) · 22 Oct 2026, 1:38 AM PKT > LAHORE - A local court on Wednesday granted the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) five-day physical remand of a suspect accused of running an online scam involving the sale of counterfeit US postage stamps, allegedly causing fraud worth Rs 35 billion. - **Pakistan Today** — [Court grants NCCIA five-day remand in Rs35bn fake postage label scam](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/10/21/nccia-arrests-suspect-in-rs35bn-counterfeit-us-stamp-fraud) · 21 Oct 2026, 9:51 PM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > NCCIA arrests suspect in Rs35bn counterfeit US stamp fraud - **Dawn** — [Pakistani who allegedly defrauded US Postal Service remanded in NCCIA Lahore's custody](https://www.dawn.com/news/2038787/pakistani-who-allegedly-defrauded-us-postal-service-remanded-in-nccia-lahores-custody) · 21 Oct 2026, 7:09 PM PKT · 92% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE: A judicial magistrate on Wednesday granted the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) five-day physical remand of a suspect in an alleged Rs35 billion fraud involving the online sale of counterfeit US postage labels. The suspect, identified as a 33-year-old resident of Khanewal, had been charged by a Florida jury with defrauding the United States Postal Service (USPS) of $126... - **ARY News (English)** — [Pakistani software developer arrested in Lahore over $126 million US Postal Service scam](https://arynews.tv/pakistani-software-developer-arrested-in-lahore-over-126-million-us-postal-service-scam) · 21 Oct 2026, 2:39 PM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > According to the NCCIA, Faheem Akram allegedly operated a website to sell counterfeit US postage labels, causing estimated losses... - **Geo News** — [NCCIA arrests suspect in Rs35bn counterfeit US stamp fraud](https://www.geo.tv/latest/687587-nccia-arrests-suspect-in-rs35bn-counterfeit-us-stamp-fraud) · 21 Oct 2026, 11:37 AM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > This undated image shows a pair of hands in handcuffs. — ReutersSuspect allegedly sold 5.1m counterfeit US postage stamps.NCCIA found 16 bank accounts allegedly used for transactions.Eight special teams formed to investigate US stamp fraud case.LAHORE: The National Cyber... ### 20 Oct 2026 — NCCIA arrests suspect in large-scale counterfeit US postage stamp fraud case (12 outlets) > Most outlets reported the arrest of Faheem Akram by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) in connection with a large-scale fraud involving counterfeit US postage stamps. The coverage largely focused on the scale of the alleged fraud, with most headlines citing either the Rs35 billion or $126 million figure. Some outlets, such as The Express Tribune and Arab News Pakistan, led with the $126 million figure and the involvement of the US postal service, while others like Daily Pakistan and BOL News highlighted the Rs35 billion value and the number of counterfeit stamps involved. A few outlets, such as 24 News HD and Associated Press of Pakistan, also noted that the suspect was wanted by US authorities. The framing of the case as an "international online fraud" appeared in a few reports, particularly from ARY News and 24 News HD. - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [NCCIA nabs suspect in Rs 35 bn fake postal stamp scam, DG Rizvi reviews operation](https://www.app.com.pk/national/nccia-nabs-suspect-in-rs-35-bn-fake-postal-stamp-scam-dg-rizvi-reviews-operation/) · 21 Oct 2026, 10:15 AM PKT > ISLAMABAD, Oct 21 (APP):The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has arrested suspect Faheem Akram in Lahore for his alleged involvement in a Rs35 billion online fraud involving counterfeit American postage stamps, while Director General Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi reviewed the operation during a Zoom meeting with senior officers. According to an NCCIA official, the... - **Dunya News** — [NCCIA arrests suspect over alleged $126 million US postage stamp fraud](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Crime/978761-nccia-arrests-suspect-over-alleged-126-million-us-postage-stamp-fraud) · 21 Oct 2026, 5:58 AM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > NCCIA arrests Faheem Akram for allegedly selling fake US postage stamps through a fraudulent website, causing estimated losses exceeding $126 million. - **24 News HD** — [Pakistan arrests man wanted by US over Rs 35b fake postage label scam](https://www.24newshd.tv/21-Oct-2026/pakistan-arrests-man-wanted-us-rs-35b-fake-postage-label-scam) · 21 Oct 2026, 1:35 AM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan’s National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has arrested Faheem Akram, a man wanted by US authorities for allegedly selling millions of counterfeit American postage stamps and shipping labels through an online platform in a scam involving an estimated Rs35 billion. - **Dawn** — [Pakistani national accused of defrauding US Postal Service of $126m arrested in Lahore: NCCIA](https://www.dawn.com/news/2038571/pakistani-national-accused-of-defrauding-us-postal-service-of-126m-arrested-in-lahore-nccia) · 20 Oct 2026, 10:53 PM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency said on Tuesday that a prime suspect in a case involving the sale of counterfeit US postage stamps had been arrested in Lahore. The US Attorney’s Office of the Southern District of Florida had identified the suspect as a 33-year-old from Khanewal. It said in a statement last month that he was accused of operating “an unauthorised website tha... - **ARY News (English)** — [NCCIA arrests suspect in Rs.35 billion international online fraud case](https://arynews.tv/nccia-arrests-suspect-in-rs-35-billion-international-online-fraud-case) · 20 Oct 2026, 8:01 PM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) in Lahore has arrested the alleged mastermind of an international online fraud scheme worth Rs.35 billion. - **BOL News** — [Pakistani man arrested by NCCIA in Rs. 35 billion fake U.S. stamp fraud case](https://bolnews.com/pakistan/pakistani-man-arrested-by-nccia-in-rs-35-billion-fake-us-stamp-fraud-case) · 20 Oct 2026, 7:50 PM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan’s NCCIA arrests Faheem Akram in an alleged Rs35 billion counterfeit U.S. postage stamp scheme involving more than 5 million fake stamps and 16 bank accounts. - **Minute Mirror** — [NCCIA arrests suspect in alleged $126 million US p...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/nccia-arrests-suspect-in-alleged-126-million-us-postage-stamp-fraud-648206/) · 20 Oct 2026, 7:50 PM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) in Lahore has arrested a key suspect accused of selling counterfeit US postage stamps online in a fraud - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Pakistan arrests man accused in $126 million US postal fraud](https://www.arabnews.pk/pakistan/pakistan-arrests-man-accused-in-126-million-us-postal-fraud-3004734) · 20 Oct 2026, 7:31 PM PKT · 61% identical wording to the newest filing - **ProPakistani** — [NCCIA Arrests Pakistani in $127 Million US Fraud Case](https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/20/nccia-arrests-pakistani-in-127-million-us-fraud-case/) · 20 Oct 2026, 7:13 PM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan’s National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has arrested Faheem Akram, the prime suspect in an alleged Rs. 35 billion… Read More - **Pakistan Observer** — [Faheem Akram: Pakistani Man arrested for Defrauding US Postal Service through $35 Billion Fake Stamp Site](https://pakobserver.net/faheem-akram-pakistani-man-arrested-for-defrauding-us-postal-service-through-35-billion-fake-stamp-site/) · 20 Oct 2026, 5:43 PM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD – National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Lahore Zone detained Fahim Akram, who was wanted by US authorities over… - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [Pakistani Man Arrested in Rs35 Billion Fake US Postage Stamp Scandal](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/20-Oct-2026/pakistani-man-arrested-in-rs35-billion-fake-us-postage-stamp-scandal) · 20 Oct 2026, 5:29 PM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE – National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) arrested highly wanted suspect accused of running alleged Rs35 billion online fraud involving the sale of more than five million counterfeit US postage stamps through a website operating for over three years. The suspect, identified as Faheem Akram, allegedly used a website named Labels*Bank*com from August 2023 […] - **The Express Tribune** — [NCCIA arrests Khanewal man indicted in $126m US postal fraud case](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2635950/nccia-arrests-khanewal-man-indicted-in-126m-us-postal-fraud-case) · 20 Oct 2026, 4:56 PM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > Registers case against Faheem Akram over alleged sale of 5.1m counterfeit US postage labels ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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