NCCIA Arrests Two in Multan for Rs20 Billion Online Fraud; Third Suspect Sought

The National Cybercrime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has arrested two suspects in Multan for their alleged involvement in an online fraud scheme amounting to Rs 20 billion. The main suspect, Samar Abbas, and his assistant were apprehended during a targeted operation. A third suspect, Abdul Hai, is currently being traced. According to NCCIA, Abbas had been on the run for over a year and was finally caught in the Layyah district. The accused reportedly lured citizens into fake online trading schemes, promising high returns but defrauding them of billions. The Director of NCCIA confirmed that hundreds of complaints have been filed related to this massive scam, considered one of the largest cyber fraud cases in the region. Authorities stated the group used advanced digital strategies and fabricated investment trends on fake platforms to deceive the public.