The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has arrested 15 suspects involved in cyber crimes and online fraud during raids in Lahore and Multan, media reported on Thursday.
The raids were conducted under the supervision of Additional Director Atif Amir of the NCCIA Lahore Zone. Among those arrested was TikToker Shazaib Sialkoti, who was detained for uploading objectionable pictures of a woman on social media.
In Lahore, six suspects were arrested for operating fake branchless banking accounts. They also posed as visa agents and collected millions of rupees from citizens. Investigators seized several mobile phones and SIM cards from them.
In Multan, four suspects were taken into custody for running a fake marriage bureau and committing online fraud.
Another four suspects, including two women, were arrested in Multan for operating an illegal call centre on Katchery Road. Laptops and digital records were seized from the site.