LAHORE:
The National Cyber Crime Research Agency (NCCIA), in coordination with an agency to apply the law, raided an illegal call center in Faisalabad, arresting 149 people allegedly involved in Ponzi schemes.
The Nccia raided the call center in Shangla Hill, Shahkot Road. According to the reports, the call center is owned by a former president of the Board of Directors of Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (Fesco). Up to 149 people, including local and foreign, were found working on the illegal establishment, which were arrested on the spot.
Among workers, 78 are Pakistani, while 73 are foreigners. Seven cases have been registered, from fraud to deception, they have registered against the defendants. According to the sources, Malik Tahseen Awan is the main suspect in the seven cases, and the raids are underway to stop him.
