The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Lahore has arrested a three-member gang involved in impersonating bank officials to obtain sensitive banking information from citizens and fraudulently withdraw money from their accounts. The accused were identified as Muhammad Asif, Muhammad Rizwan and Sami Ullah. An FIR No 131/2026 has been registered against them at NCCIA Police Station Lahore.
Details of the Fraud
Initial investigations revealed that the suspects posed as officers or managers of different banks and contacted citizens through phone calls to obtain confidential information, including bank account details, ATM card information and other sensitive data. They allegedly used the information to gain unauthorised access to victims’ accounts and withdraw funds.
Complainant Lost Rs1 Million
The NCCIA said that the suspects defrauded complainant Nadeem Karamat of approximately Rs1 million. Investigators further disclosed that the gang allegedly lured illiterate individuals with financial incentives to open bank accounts in their names and later used those accounts for the transfer and withdrawal of fraudulently obtained money.
Recovered Items
During the operation, officials recovered three mobile phones and three cheque books from the possession of the suspects. The NCCIA continues to investigate the case and urges citizens to remain vigilant against such scams.
