NCCIA Recovers Rs3.2M in Cybercrime Crackdown, Arrests Child Exploiter

News Desk

ISLAMABAD: In a decisive move against cybercrime, the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has recovered Rs3.2 million in two separate online investment fraud cases and apprehended a suspect linked to child exploitation and blackmailing of a minor in Rawalpindi.

The first case involved the recovery of Rs1.8 million from fraudsters who deceived a citizen out of over Rs2.9 million via social media platforms Facebook and WhatsApp.

The NCCIA reported that the victim was initially contacted through a Facebook account named Misbah Sabir, followed by a WhatsApp message from an individual impersonating an online businessman, who convinced him to invest money.

The fraudsters directed the complainant to a malicious link that led to the installation of an application named “Onchainus.net” on his mobile device, through which they executed the fraudulent transactions.

This incident underscores the growing threat of online scams that exploit unsuspecting individuals, particularly through social media.

As part of its ongoing efforts, the NCCIA has intensified its crackdown on cybercrime, emphasizing the importance of public awareness regarding online safety.

Citizens are urged to remain vigilant against deceptive prize messages and investment schemes that promise unrealistic returns.

The agency is expected to continue its investigations and enhance its outreach programs to educate the public on recognizing and reporting cyber threats.