The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) arrested 1,129 suspects during a month-long nationwide sweep against cybercriminals and recovered Rs105.3 million, returning the funds to victims, according to the agency’s monthly performance report.
The report, issued after Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi assumed charge as NCCIA director general, said the agency received 5,176 complaints during the previous month, which led to the registration of 4,491 inquiries.
Hundreds of Cases Registered After Investigations
Following the completion of investigations, 272 cases were registered against individuals allegedly involved in cybercrime, the report said. It highlighted the agency’s enforcement efforts against cybercriminal activity and its measures to recover money for affected individuals.
- 1,129 suspects arrested in nationwide operations
- 5,176 complaints received during the month
- 4,491 inquiries registered from those complaints
- 272 cases registered after investigations concluded
- Rs105.3 million recovered and returned to victims
Zero-Tolerance Policy, Says New Director General
Rizvi said protecting citizens in the digital space remained the agency’s top priority and that the NCCIA would continue to strictly implement a zero-tolerance policy against cybercrime.
He further stated that as the digital world had become an integral part of national life, protecting citizens, institutions and digital infrastructure was not merely the responsibility of law enforcement agencies but also a critical national need.
