Karachi: Action against illegal call centers, 273 people arrested, more than 300 laptops in custody

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  NCCIA arrested 273 people and seized more than 300 laptops while conducting a major operation against illegal call centers in Shaara Faisal Karachi.

  More than 100 women and minor children are also included in the arrested persons. NCCIA officials say that the personal data of citizens was being obtained and used in various types of frauds and schemes.

  Acting on a tip-off, the NCCIA raided a building located on Shaara Faisal in Karachi and took action against three major companies operating illegal call centers, during which 273 people were arrested and more than 300 laptops were seized. Apart from women, minor children are also included in the arrested persons.

  NCCIA officials say that traditional crimes are now taking the form of cybercrime. The accused were using these companies for fraud and schemes by obtaining the data of citizens in various ways. All evidence will be presented in court.