2025-12-27 00:21:04

The National Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau of Pakistan has launched a large-scale operation with joint law enforcement agencies in Karachi, dismantling an international scam network that has been operating for years. The joint raid involved a scam amount of up to $60 million, arresting 34 suspects, including 15 foreigners and 19 Pakistani citizens.

According to the report from Punjab Interior Minister Ranjal, this criminal gang is quite cunning. They have long been entrenched in Karachi Defense Housing Area Phase 1 and 6, meticulously operating through social media platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp, and other instant messaging tools, conducting account-raising scams targeting victims both domestically and internationally. Their specific method involves using fake cryptocurrency trading platforms and foreign exchange investment projects as bait to deceive victims into investing funds.

The items seized by the police are also quite astonishing: 37 computers, 40 mobile phones, over 10,000 international SIM cards, and 6 illegal communication gateway devices. These are key tools used to build the infrastructure of their scam network. Judging by the scale of the confiscated items, this gang is highly organized, with clear division of labor, and has been operating for quite some time. For newcomers wanting to enter the crypto space, this case serves as a painful lesson—the threat of fake platforms and "pig-butchering" scams still exists, and vigilance must never be relaxed.

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MetaverseHobo

· 12-27 00:51

$60 million, this scale is really incredible. No wonder it takes 34 people to operate. Pig-butchering scams are really everywhere. Beginners still need to be more cautious. Fake exchanges are the most annoying; it's really hard to guard against them. The low barrier to entry in the crypto world is like this—scammers gather in droves. 10,000 SIM cards? The organization is indeed terrifying. A professional crime syndicate, no doubt. Fortunately, they were caught; otherwise, how many more people would have been scammed? Before entering the crypto world, you still need to do your homework well and not be deceived by appearances. This kind of tactic works anywhere. The scary part isn't their cleverness but that victims trust too easily. Facebook and WhatsApp really need to strengthen their review processes. Account-raising scams are basically about gradually gaining trust, then delivering a fatal blow—classic套路. What does 40 phones mean? Such detailed division of labor shows this

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GasGoblin

· 12-27 00:48

$60 million is gone just like that, these scammers are really ruthless Wait, when will the false crypto platforms be completely eradicated? 34 people are not enough, what about the subsequent funding chain? Before entering the crypto world, check out this case and wake up Pig-butchering scams are really hard to defend against; I have friends who have been scammed It took a long time to take down this nest in Karachi; the efficiency is a bit low Over 10,000 SIM cards, I have to say this organization is "professional" Fake exchanges are endless; you have to be more cautious yourself Newbies, don’t be fooled by the returns, really

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tx_or_didn't_happen

· 12-27 00:47

Damn, $60 million. That’s a huge scale. They really treat social media as a scam tool factory, this is too outrageous. Newcomers in the crypto world really need to open their eyes. These days, scam schemes are everywhere. 34 people involved, including foreigners, it’s just ridiculous. There’s no such thing as a safe investment. We should stick to our own small coins. Just those 10,000 SIM cards are terrifying, the organization is so well-coordinated. It seems not all "wealth opportunities" can be trusted. This crackdown was well done; more people need to know the truth. Scary. My friend asked me before if a certain exchange was a scam. I should have seen this coming. The crypto world has always been a mix of good and bad. We need to stay vigilant against scams, brother.

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EternalMiner

· 12-27 00:33

Damn, a $60 million scam, these people are really ruthless Fake crypto exchanges have deceived so many people, you really need to be vigilant when entering this circle That’s 10,000 international SIM cards... terrifying to think about There are so many pump-and-dump schemes in the crypto world now, beginners really need to be careful and not get caught What does this case show? The official authorities have taken action, but the scam gangs are still operating 34 people have been arrested, the efficiency is quite good Speaking of which, fake platforms still dare to operate so blatantly online... We need to think carefully about how to distinguish genuine exchanges from fake ones, don’t just blindly invest your money

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