The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Karachi has arrested 27 suspects after raiding an alleged international scam call centre on Shahrah-e-Faisal.

The operation took place at Business Avenue, where investigators said the facility was being used to target foreign nationals through fraudulent calls.

According to the NCCIA, the suspects allegedly posed as representatives of US banks and debt settlement organisations. They reportedly contacted foreign nationals through spoofed calls to obtain personal and financial information.

The arrested suspects include three alleged owners of the facility, call centre agents and other operational staff. Four Afghan nationals were also among those arrested.

Suspects Allegedly Collected Sensitive Data

The NCCIA said its initial investigation found that the suspects used prepared scripts to convince foreign nationals to make unauthorised financial transfers.

Investigators also recovered data containing sensitive information about foreign nationals. This included Social Security numbers, mobile phone numbers and dates of birth.

The suspects allegedly obtained banking information as well. The recovered data included bank account details and credit and debit card information.

According to the agency, the information was later transferred to individuals linked to the call centre’s management.

Laptops, Phones Seized for Forensic Examination

NCCIA officials seized laptops, mobile phones and other digital devices during the raid.

A preliminary technical examination reportedly found spoofing dialers and other tools used for fraudulent calling.

Samsung May Accelerate Galaxy Z TriFold 2 Launch Plans

The agency said the seized equipment was taken into custody under a seizure memo dated September 15, 2026.

The devices have been sent for forensic and technical examination. Investigators are expected to use the digital evidence to determine how the alleged operation worked and identify other people linked to it.

Three Alleged Owners Among 27 Arrested

The NCCIA identified the alleged owners of the call centre as Ali Siddiqui, alias “Maddy”, Fawad Ahmed and Farooq.

The agency said the three had allegedly been operating the facility for a considerable period.

All 27 suspects, including the three alleged owners and four Afghan nationals, have been nominated in the first information report (FIR), according to the NCCIA.

The agency said further investigation would establish the individual roles of the suspects.

NCCIA Traces Alleged Money Trail

The NCCIA has also launched an investigation into the financial network allegedly connected to the call centre.

Investigators are tracing the suspected money trail and financial links to determine how funds and stolen information were handled.

The agency said further inquiries are underway to identify other people connected with the alleged network.

The suspects remain accused at this stage, and their alleged involvement will be subject to investigation and due legal process.