Law enforcement agencies have arrested several foreign nationals after uncovering an illegal call centre operating a Ponzi scheme in Defence Housing Authority (DHA), Karachi. The operation was carried out following intelligence reports indicating that the setup was defrauding both local and international victims through fake investment offers and deceptive online marketing tactics.
According to officials, the suspects were caught red-handed during a raid, with authorities seizing computers, mobile phones, digital records and other equipment used to run the scam. Investigators said the call centre lured victims with promises of high returns, a hallmark of Ponzi-style fraud, while using scripted calls and online platforms to build false credibility.
Initial findings suggest the operation involved foreign nationals working without proper authorisation, raising additional concerns related to immigration violations and cross-border financial crime. The suspects have been taken into custody for further interrogation, while the seized data is being analysed to trace victims, financial flows and potential accomplices.
Officials stated that a formal case has been registered and that the matter has been handed over to Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) for a comprehensive investigation. Authorities reiterated their commitment to cracking down on cyber fraud, illegal call centres and financial scams targeting unsuspecting citizens.