On Sunday, the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) revealed that they successfully disbanded a well-organized Multan cybercrime gang. Based on reports, the organization was involved in bogus digital payment accounts, false Facebook identities, as well as all around the world WhatsApp frauds.
In total six individuals were captured during a targeted operation in Multan’s Dunyapur neighborhood, the agency said in its statement. Muhammad Rashid, Muhammad Isa, Muhammad Younas, Muhammad Nasir, Muhammad Munir, and Muhammad Nadeem were the names of the individuals.
According to authorities, these people were a part of a coordinated network in Multan that used digital platforms to defraud gullible people both nationally and overseas and that the gang is heavily involved in cybercrime.
Investigators found six cell phones that were reportedly used to carry out the scams during the operation. Evidence of fraudulent activity involving the use of mobile wallets without authorization, phony social media profiles, and messaging apps is thought to be present on these devices.
According to reports, the organization used Facebook identity theft and phony WhatsApp profiles to trick victims. After building trust, they would request money or private information, which was subsequently used to open fraudulent bank accounts.
The NCCIA verified that a formal First Information Report (FIR) has been filed against the gang and that legal action is being taken against the people who were arrested.
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