--- title: "Over 227,000 Pakistanis reported cyber fraud in past three years" description: "Most outlets reported the rising number of cyber fraud cases in Pakistan, noting that over 227,000 citizens were affected in the past three years. Daily Pakistan highlighted that the victims included high-profile figures such as senators and members of the National Assembly, while Daily Times focused on the overall scale of the issue and the financial losses involved." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/7818-over-227-000-pakistanis-lose-rs8-32-billion-to-cyber-fraud site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Over 227,000 Pakistanis reported cyber fraud in past three years pakistan · updated 12 Sep 2026, 8:49 PM PKT · 10–12 Sep 2026 · 6 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. ### 12 Sep 2026 — Over 227,000 Pakistanis reported cyber fraud in past three years (2 outlets) > Most outlets reported the rising number of cyber fraud cases in Pakistan, noting that over 227,000 citizens were affected in the past three years. Daily Pakistan highlighted that the victims included high-profile figures such as senators and members of the National Assembly, while Daily Times focused on the overall scale of the issue and the financial losses involved. - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [Senators, MNAs among 2.27 Lac Pakistanis Scammed in last 3 years](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/12-Sep-2026/senators-mnas-among-2-27-lac-pakistanis-scammed-in-last-3-years) · 12 Sep 2026, 8:49 PM PKT > ISLAMABAD – Pakistan is in the grip of a staggering cyber-fraud wave as more than 227,000 citizens have reported falling victim to cyber fraud over the past three years — and fraudsters have allegedly siphoned off a massive Rs8.32 billion. And the victims are not limited to ordinary citizens. Parliamentarians and prominent figures have also […] - **Daily Times** — [Cyber fraud victims cross 227,000 in Pakistan](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1551930/cyber-fraud-victims-cross-227000-in-pakistan/) · 12 Sep 2026, 12:57 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > More than 227,000 citizens reported cyber fraud across Pakistan during the past three years. According to official sources, fraudsters cheated 227,757 people during this period. The victims collectively lost around Rs8.32 billion to different cyber scams. Several parliamentarians also became victims of these fraudulent activities. Read More: NCCIA busts cyber fraud network The report showed 83,... ### 10 Sep 2026 — Pakistanis report Rs8.32 billion lost to cyber fraud over three years (4 outlets) > Most outlets led with the total financial loss and the number of victims, citing the three-year timeframe and the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) as the source. The Express Tribune and Profit highlighted that multiple lawmakers were among those targeted, while Profit also noted the recovery of over Rs918,000 for three senators. Other outlets mentioned the figures and timeframe without specifying victim categories. - **ProPakistani** — [Cyber Fraudsters Defraud Over 227,000 Pakistanis](https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/11/cyber-fraudsters-defraud-over-227000-pakistanis/) · 11 Sep 2026, 2:42 PM PKT > More than 227,000 Pakistanis reported losing a combined Rs. 8.32 billion to cyber fraud over the past three years, according… Read More - **Minute Mirror** — [Pakistanis lose Rs8.32b to cyber fraud](https://minutemirror.com.pk/pakistanis-lose-rs8-32b-to-cyber-fraud-628183/) · 11 Sep 2026, 10:06 AM PKT · 93% identical wording to the newest filing > More than 227,000 Pakistanis have reported losing a combined Rs8.32 billion to cyber fraud over the past three years - **Profit** — [Over 227,000 Pakistanis lose Rs8.32 billion to cyber fraud in three years](https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/11/over-227000-pakistanis-lose-rs832-billion-to-cyber-fraud-in-three-years) · 11 Sep 2026, 8:23 AM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > NCCIA records 227,757 complaints over three years as lawmakers also fall victim; agency recovers over Rs918,000 for three senators - **The Express Tribune** — [Pakistanis lose Rs8.32b to cyber fraud](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2628638/pakistanis-lose-rs832b-to-cyber-fraud) · 10 Sep 2026, 10:48 PM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > Multiple lawmakers among 227,000 Pakistanis targeted ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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