INTL · 19 August 2026

648 Foreign Nationals Arrested During Recent Cybercrime Crackdowns in Islamabad

Source: Bing News

Authorities have dismantled major cybercrime syndicates in 2026, arresting 648 foreign nationals. Those detained were targeted over offences involving artificial intelligence deepfakes, investment fraud and extortion.

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648 Foreign Nationals Arrested During Recent Cybercrime Crackdowns in Islamabad

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