--- title: "NCCIA arrests two for operating fake NADRA website in Lahore" description: "Most outlets reported the arrest of two individuals by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency for allegedly running a fraudulent website mimicking NADRA. Dawn described the website as “Mini Nadra” and mentioned the recovery of three terabytes of personal data, while Minute Mirror focused on the busting of the gang and the impersonation aspect without specifying the data recovered." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/7256-3tb-of-sensitive-data-seized-as-mini-nadra-o site: HarZaviya language: en --- # NCCIA arrests two for operating fake NADRA website in Lahore pakistan · updated 9 Sep 2026, 8:25 PM PKT · 8–9 Sep 2026 · 8 articles from 6 outlets over 2 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 9 Sep 2026 — NCCIA arrests two for operating fake NADRA website in Lahore (2 outlets) > Most outlets reported the arrest of two individuals by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency for allegedly running a fraudulent website mimicking NADRA. Dawn described the website as “Mini Nadra” and mentioned the recovery of three terabytes of personal data, while Minute Mirror focused on the busting of the gang and the impersonation aspect without specifying the data recovered. - **Minute Mirror** — [Fake NADRA website busted in Lahore as NCCIA uncov...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/fake-nadra-website-busted-in-lahore-as-nccia-uncovers-massive-data-operation-627471/) · 9 Sep 2026, 8:25 PM PKT > he National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has busted a gang in Lahore allegedly involved in operating a fraudulent website designed to impersonate the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) and obtain and sell sensitive personal information of millions of citizens. - **Dawn** — [Two arrested for ‘acquiring and selling’ people’s data in Lahore](https://www.dawn.com/news/2028502/two-arrested-for-acquiring-and-selling-peoples-data-in-lahore) · 9 Sep 2026, 8:36 AM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) on Tuesday arrested two suspects allegedly operating a website – “Mini Nadra” – and recovered three terabytes of sensitive and personal data of people from their possession. According to the NCCIA, the suspects had access to data of more than 10 million citizens and were allegedly involved in illegal acquisition, possession and sale ... ### 8 Sep 2026 — NCCIA arrests two for operating fake NADRA website and selling personal data (5 outlets) > Most outlets led with the arrest of two individuals by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) for allegedly running a fake NADRA website and illegally selling personal data. While all reports mentioned the arrest, some emphasized the scale of the data breach, such as the seizure of 3TB of information linked to over 10 million citizens. A few also named the suspects, Muhammad Arsalan and Ali Raza. The term “Mini NADRA” was used across multiple reports to describe the website. - **Daily Times** — [NCCIA arrests 2 for illegal sale of personal data of millions](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1550095/nccia-arrests-2-for-illegal-sale-of-personal-data-of-millions/) · 9 Sep 2026, 7:08 AM PKT > The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) on Tuesday arrested two suspects allegedly involved in the illegal acquisition, possession, and sale of sensitive personal data belonging to over 10 million citizens. According to NCCIA officials, the suspects, identified as Muhammad Arsalan and Ali Raza, were allegedly operating an unauthorized website titled “Mini NADRA,” through which […] - **Minute Mirror** — [3TB of sensitive data seized as ‘Mini NADRA’ o...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/3tb-of-sensitive-data-seized-as-mini-nadra-operators-arrested-in-lahore-626760/) · 8 Sep 2026, 5:26 PM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Lahore has arrested two men allegedly operating a website under the name “Mini NADRA” - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [10 Million Pakistanis’ Data at Risk as NCCIA busts ‘Mini NADRA’ Network](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/08-Sep-2026/10-million-pakistanis-data-at-risk-as-nccia-busts-mini-nadra-network) · 8 Sep 2026, 4:32 PM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > A routine raid in Lahore opened door to a shocking alleged data operation as NCCIA says two men were caught with a staggering 3TB of sensitive information, linked to more than 10 million Pakistanis, exposing digital trail involving SIM records, locations, call data and family information. The suspects, identified as Arsalan and Ali Raza, were […] - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [NCCIA arrests two for illegal sale of sensitive personal data of millions](https://www.app.com.pk/punjab/nccia-arrests-two-for-illegal-sale-of-sensitive-personal-data-of-millions/) · 8 Sep 2026, 2:26 PM PKT · 90% identical wording to the newest filing > The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) on Tuesday arrested two suspects allegedly involved in the illegal acquisition, possession, and sale of sensitive personal data belonging to over 10 million citizens. - **24 News HD** — [NCCIA arrests two accused for running ‘Mini NADRA’ website](https://www.24newshd.tv/08-Sep-2026/nccia-arrests-two-accused-running-mini-nadra-website) · 8 Sep 2026, 12:24 PM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > Two accused who were running the ‘Mini NADRA’ website have been arrested on the special instructions of Director National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Punjab Dr Hussam Bin Iqbal, Reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Tuesday. ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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