NCA Busts Online Fraud, Gambling Ring in Karachi, Arrests Key Suspect
KARACHI: Authorities from the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCA) conducted a raid in Karachi and apprehended a key suspect involved in online financial fraud and illegal gambling.
The suspect, identified as Sagar Kumar, was arrested from his residence in a flat on Khalid Bin Waleed Road, PECHS. During the operation, officials recovered three mobile phones, a computer, and a register containing detailed records related to fraudulent activities.
Sagar Kumar has been charged under Sections 13 and 14 of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) Amendment Act. The FIR has been registered as number 107/25.
According to NCA officials, Kumar operated gambling websites and managed administrative accounts for online betting. During interrogation, he admitted to his involvement in online fraud, which was corroborated by the recovered evidence.
The raid, conducted at 8:30 p.m. based on a confidential tip-off, was initially aimed at arresting another fugitive, Amir Alu, who had reportedly escaped before the operation.
Kumar also implicated other individuals—Sushi Kumar, Salman, Zafar, and others—in the fraudulent schemes. Senior officers have been assigned to carry out further investigations against all suspects.
