FIA Forms New JIT to Probe Rs172 Billion Call Center Scam in Islamabad
**ISLAMABAD:** A massive digital fraud and money-laundering scandal involving call centers in Islamabad has resurfaced, with investigators uncovering alleged financial losses and transactions worth Rs172 billion.
The scandal has reportedly been revived after nearly two years, while the possible involvement of senior government officials is also being examined.
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has constituted a new nine-member Joint Investigation Team (JIT) to investigate the case and determine the scale of the alleged fraud and money laundering.
According to preliminary investigations, a network involved in fraudulent activities through call centers was uncovered in 2025.
Investigators have found that around Rs172 billion allegedly obtained through fraudulent activities was subsequently laundered.
The money was reportedly transferred abroad through accounts held at various banks and microfinance institutions.
The newly formed JIT will investigate the network, trace the flow of funds and determine whether any government officials or other individuals were involved in facilitating the alleged operation.
