Rawalpindi cybercrime raid: 130 Malaysians in custody
Malaysia’s police chief says 130 Malaysian passport holders were detained in Rawalpindi over an alleged online scam network, with Islamabad helping gather full case details.
Royal Malaysia Police say Pakistani authorities detained 130 Malaysians in Rawalpindi over alleged cybercrime links.
Some of those held had valid visas; others had overstayed, according to Inspector-General Mohd Khalid Ismail.
Pakistan’s NCCIA raided an alleged scam call centre at KASA Tower in Bahria Town Phase VIII, Rawalpindi.
Suspects are being investigated under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act 2016 and Penal Code offences including fraud and impersonation.
Malaysian police may send officers to Pakistan for a fuller update through the Foreign Ministry.