ISLAMABAD (Turkey News): An alleged organised network involved in the sale and purchase of illegal mobile SIM cards and fraud through their use has been uncovered in the federal capital. The cybercrime agency has registered a case against 11 individuals, while several suspects have been arrested.
According to the FIR registered by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Islamabad, the accused are alleged to have obtained mobile SIM cards through illegal means, activated them and sold them.
Investigations revealed that the suspects allegedly obtained SIM cards in the names of citizens without their knowledge, consent or authorisation by using their identity information. These SIM cards were subsequently used for illegal purposes.
According to officials, fake social media accounts were created through these SIM cards and used to carry out various financial fraud activities. The suspects are also suspected of being involved in an organised business of illegally registering and supplying SIM cards.
The case names several individuals, including Abdul Hadi, Mohsin Saleem Butt, Zahak, Zain, Adeel Khan, Daniyal, Uzma and Hassan Waqar Ahmed, along with others.
The FIR also includes details of the WhatsApp accounts and mobile numbers of the individuals named in the case, while the agency has launched further investigations into the matter.