<ul><li>The Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) cybercrime department has apprehended Muhammad Shariq, the ringleader of an inter-provincial group involved in online financial fraud.</li><li>The group utilized advanced spoofing technology and stolen bank account-linked phone numbers to scam people and collect fraudulent payments.</li><li>Shariq managed hundreds of fake microfinance accounts through cloned apps, resulting in the theft of over Rs40 million over three years.</li><li>Authorities are actively investigating the network and seeking to apprehend other individuals connected to the online fraud operation.</li></ul>

FIA Breaks Up Major Online Fraud Network Across Provinces, Arrests Ringleader

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