LAHORE: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has arrested two suspected members of the notorious “Oad Gang” for allegedly running online scams involving fake prize offers and parcel delivery fraud through social media.
According to an NCCIA spokesperson, the arrests were made during a raid carried out by the agency’s Multan team in Jahanian tehsil of Khanewal district. The operation was conducted on the directions of Director NCCIA Punjab Muhammad Ali Waseem and supervised by Assistant Director Adnan.
The suspects, identified as Ali Raza and Muhammad Aslam, both residents of Khanewal, are accused of deceiving people by claiming they had won cash prizes, donations or expensive gifts through social media campaigns.
Investigators said the suspects allegedly posed as customs officials and courier company representatives, persuading victims to send money in the name of customs duties, clearance charges and other fake processing fees before releasing the promised prizes or parcels.
The NCCIA has registered FIR No. 105/26, dated June 24, 2026, under relevant provisions of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), 2016, as amended in 2025, along with applicable sections of the Pakistan Penal Code.
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During the raid, officials seized two mobile phones believed to have been used in the alleged fraud. The devices have been sent for forensic examination to assist the ongoing investigation.
Director NCCIA Punjab Muhammad Ali Waseem described the arrests as an important breakthrough in the agency’s campaign against cybercrime. He said the crackdown on online fraudsters would continue and reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to bringing those involved in cyber scams to justice.
