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NCCIA raids illegal call centres in Islamabad, detains hundreds

HarZaviya summary · from 7 outlets

Most outlets reported that the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) conducted raids on illegal call centres in Islamabad and detained between 100 and 212 individuals, with some mentioning the involvement of foreign nationals, particularly Chinese. The number of arrests and the exact locations varied slightly across reports, with some outlets highlighting the presence of foreign nationals while others focused on the overall scale of the operation.

Summary generated by HarZaviya from the headlines and excerpts of the 7 outlets below. Each outlet's own headline is listed under it.

How it developed

7 articles · 7 outlets

Wed

NCCIA detains 212 in Islamabad crackdown on illegal call centres

1 outlet
  1. Profit

    NCCIA detains 212 in Islamabad crackdown on illegal call centres

    Raids in E-11 and G-10 target alleged international financial and dating scams; 306 mobile phones, 383 computers and CPUs, and 299 laptops and monitors seized

Tue

NCCIA raids illegal call centres in Islamabad, detains hundreds

6 outlets
HarZaviya summary · from 6 outlets

Most outlets reported that the National Cybercrime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) conducted raids on illegal call centres in Islamabad and detained between 100 and 212 individuals, with some mentioning the involvement of foreign nationals, particularly Chinese. While several highlighted the number of seized electronic devices and the alleged connection to international fraud schemes, others noted the presence of foreign nationals more prominently. The Express Tribune and Associated Press of Pakistan specifically mentioned 212 arrests, while 24 News HD and Dunya News cited lower numbers (200 and 100, respectively), with the latter also noting 17 foreign nationals.

Summary generated by HarZaviya from the headlines and excerpts of the 6 outlets below. Each outlet's own headline is listed under it.

  1. Associated Press of Pakistan

    NCCIA raids three illegal call centres in Islamabad, 212 held in international fraud probe

    The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Islamabad has raided three alleged illegal call centres in sectors E-11 and G-10 during the last 24 hours, taking 212 Pakistani and Chinese men and women into custody in connection with an alleged international online fraud network.

  2. Minute Mirror 89% identical

    NCCIA detains 212 over alleged international cyber...

    The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has detained 212 people during raids on three suspected illegal call centres in Islamabad, officials said on Tuesday

  3. Dawn 92% identical

    NCCIA arrests 212 individuals over alleged involvement in international fraud schemes

    The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) raided three call centres in Islamabad over the past 24 hours, taking 212 individuals into custody for their alleged involvement in international fraud schemes, the agency’s spokesperson said on Tuesday. In a statement, the spokesperson said the NCCIA’s Islamabad unit had launched a major crackdown on illegal call centres as part of efforts ...

  4. 24 News HD 85% identical

    Seven Chinese among 200 arrested in raid on illegal call center in Islamabad

    The National Cybercrime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) on Tuesday raided an illegal call center in Sector G-10 of Islamabad and arrested 200 persons, including seven Chinese nationals, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

  5. The Express Tribune 87% identical

    NCCIA arrests 212 in international fraud probe after raids on 3 illegal Islamabad call centres

    NCCIA spokesperson says agency has recovered 306 mobile phones, 383 computers/CPUs, 299 monitors and laptops

  6. Dunya News 85% identical

    Foreign nationals among 100 arrested as NCCIA raids illegal call centre in Islamabad

    NCCIA raided an illegal call centre in Islamabad, detaining 100 people, including 17 foreign nationals. Authorities sealed the facility and seized data, gadgets and evidence of financial schemes.

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