Pakistan’s National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) registered a case against 130 individuals for operating a cyber fraud network. The alleged operation was based in KASA Tower, Bahria Town Phase VIII, Rawalpindi.
Authorities conducted a raid at the Bahria Town premises after securing search and seizure warrants. The network targeted Malaysian nationals by using Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) applications to contact victims.
Scammers impersonated Malaysian police officers and bank customer service representatives to threaten victims with criminal proceedings. Some suspects wore police uniforms and used office-style backgrounds during video calls to deceive the victims.
Fraudsters demanded money transfers through digital payment services and cryptocurrency. Proceeds from the scam were received through Malaysia’s Touch ‘n Go eWallet service and converted into cryptocurrency through various channels.
Mohamad Shawalludin was identified as the alleged local supervisor, while Hew Wei Lun served as the manager of the call centre. A Malaysian national known as “Jack” reportedly operated the network from Cambodia.
Pakistani nationals using the assumed names Sohail, Rich, Martin and B are suspected of facilitating the operation. A Chinese national living in Sector D-12, Islamabad, allegedly received cryptocurrency and provided Pakistani currency in cash.
The 130 arrested individuals are Malaysian nationals who were allegedly residing in Pakistan without valid immigration status and with expired visas. Police also registered the case under Sections 34, 383, 419, 420 and 109 of the Pakistan Penal Code.
Sub-Inspector Amjad Bilal of NCCIA Rawalpindi is identified in the registration proceedings, which followed an Istighasa report submitted through Head Constable Gulzeb. Sub-Inspector Liaqat Ali has been assigned to lead the investigation.
The FIR does not specify the total amount allegedly defrauded.
