NCCIA MASSIVE CRACKDOWN:Busts Major Chinese-Led Online Fraud Network in Rawalpindi, 28 Arrested

(Report; ASGHAR A LI MUBARAK)

RAWALPINDI (September 04, 2026) —

The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has successfully dismantled a highly organized, international online fraud network and illegal scammer call center operating from Chongi No. 4, Rawalpindi. Based on details reported by senior journalist Asghar Ali Mubarak, the grand operation resulted in the arrest of 28 individuals, including four women.

During the raid, the network’s Chinese mastermind and his personal translator managed to escape the scene just as law enforcement closed in. A massive manhunt is currently underway to apprehend the fleeing suspects.

 The Modus Operandi: How the Scam Operated

According to NCCIA technical investigators, the gang deployed a sophisticated digital trap to swindle millions from unsuspecting citizens across Pakistan:

  • Fake Female Profiles: The gang created fraudulent Facebook profiles using women’s names and pictures to lure citizens into conversations.
  • Encrypted Telegram Channels: Once a target was hooked, the communication was shifted to Telegram to encrypt the chats and hide financial transactions.
  • Bogus E-Commerce & Investment Schemes: Victims were defrauded under the guise of lucrative work-from-home opportunities, fake e-commerce platforms, and high-return cryptocurrency or fiat investment plans.

During the sweep, the NCCIA forensic teams seized a massive cache of digital evidence, including advanced computers, laptops, mobile phones, and active SIM cards used to manage the illicit operations.

Official FIR & Legal Charges Filed

The NCCIA Rawalpindi has formally registered FIR No. 1916/2026 against the accused. The case includes stringent clauses under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016 and the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC):

  • Section 14 (PECA 2016): Electronic Fraud (Carries up to 7 years in prison and a Rs. 10 million fine).
  • Section 419 (PPC): Punishment for cheating by impersonation.
  • Section 420 (PPC): Cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property.
  • Section 468 & 471 (PPC): Forgery for the purpose of cheating and using forged digital documents as genuine.
  • Section 109 (PPC): Abetment of a crime (applicable to local facilitators and translators).

Current Status of the Chinese Mastermind

The primary operator behind the syndicate—a Chinese national—remains absconding. Special NCCIA intelligence squads are conducting raids across the twin cities. Investigators are also cross-referencing this network with recent crackdowns in Islamabad (such as the I-10/3 Awfu Group raid) to track down the fleeing suspect’s financial hideouts.

Raid Location Map

The operation took place at the bustling commercial hub of Chongi No. 4, Rawalpindi.

 Guide for Victims: How to Recover Your Money

If you or anyone you know has lost funds to this specific Chongi No. 4 scam network, you must initiate the recovery process immediately:

  1. File an Official Complaint: Report the fraud directly via the NCCIA Cyber Crime Reporting App (available on iOS/Android), through the web portal at http://www.nccia.gov.pk, or by calling the 24/7 helpline at 1799 or 9911.
  2. Submit Digital Evidence: Provide screenshots of Telegram/Facebook chats, bank account numbers, EasyPaisa/JazzCash wallet details, and the transaction IDs (TXIDs) where the money was sent.
  3. Account Freezing & Court Claim (Superdari): The NCCIA interacts with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to freeze the criminals’ bank accounts. Victims must then submit an application under Section 516-A of the CrPC (Superdari) through the NCCIA Regional Circle Office at Adamjee Road, Sadar, Rawalpindi, or the Main Sector G-10/4 Head Office in Islamabad (+92-51-9106691) to have their recovered funds legally transferred back to them by court order.