ISLAMABAD: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Cyber Crime Circle Islamabad has dismantled an organised ATM fraud gang in a successful operation, officials said on Friday.
According to Deputy Director Muhammad Iqbal, the prime suspect, Asima Minhaj, was arrested from district Chiniot. Acting on her disclosure, NCCIA teams conducted multiple raids in Islamabad’s Mehrabadi area, resulting in the arrest of several other members of the gang.
During the operation, investigators recovered a number of ATM and debit cards along with other incriminating material. Preliminary investigations revealed that the gang was involved in ATM card swapping at ATM booths and subsequently withdrawing cash from victims’ bank accounts.
Officials said further arrests are expected as the crackdown on the wider network is going on.
The investigation was carried out by a team comprising Assistant Director Muhammad Haris Bin Abdul Jabbar, Inspector Iqra Muqaddas, Sub-Inspector Muhammad Umair Arshad (Investigation Officer), and other team members.
Senior NCCIA officers termed the operation a significant achievement for the department and reiterated their commitment to taking strict action against cyber-enabled financial crimes.
