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- Authorities in Islamabad raided three illegal call centers suspected of orchestrating various online scams including loan and dating fraud.
- The operation resulted in the arrest of 212 people, among whom were seven Chinese citizens.
- Officials seized hundreds of mobile phones, computers, and other digital devices used for these activities.
- Investigations suggest the network had operational links to India and Brazil.
- The presence of foreign nationals and the scale of the infrastructure raise concerns about Pakistan's role in international organized cybercrime.
What to watch next
- Whether the investigation extends beyond call center staff to identify the masterminds of the digital fraud ecosystem
- Further evidence regarding potential involvement of intelligence agencies or state actors in these fraud operations
- Outcome of the ongoing legal case and forensic analysis of seized digital evidence
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