Islamabad: Several videos have surfaced on social media showing locals looting a 'scam center' in Islamabad's Sector F-11 following a raid by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and intelligence agencies. The footage captures mobs of young men storming the premises and making off with technical equipment, raising serious questions about the authorities' handling of the operation.
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According to a report by The Nation, the FIA’s Cybercrime Cell led the operation on Saturday, March 15, targeting a call center suspected of being involved in international fraud. More than 24 individuals, including foreign nationals from a friendly country, were detained. However, some suspects managed to escape during the raid.
As per the report, sources within the FIA revealed that authorities had been aware of the illicit activities at the call center for some time but waited for approval from senior officials before taking action. The scam operation reportedly employed Pakistani workers to defraud victims in various countries through fraudulent schemes.
Despite the agency's success in apprehending suspects, the raid quickly descended into chaos. Poorly managed security allowed locals to break into the premises and loot valuable equipment that should have been seized as evidence. Videos circulating online showed locals carrying away stolen hardware, while a crowd gathered outside the center. Some foreigners were also seen fleeing the scene.
The arrested individuals have been transferred to the FIA office for further investigation. However, the FIA officials have reportedly confirmed the involvement of foreign nationals in the illegal operation but declined to provide additional details. Despite repeated attempts to obtain further information, the agency is yet to respond.
