Islamabad: (RightNow) The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has arrested a group involved in selling sensitive data of bureaucrats and high-level institutions abroad. This operation took place in Rawalpindi.

The Senate Standing Committee on IT and Telecom held a meeting on Thursday, chaired by Senator Palwasha Khan. During the meeting, NCCIA officials provided details about the group’s arrest.

Officials revealed that the group was selling sensitive data abroad in exchange for money. The committee recommended developing a local messaging super app for government officials and requested a briefing on internet services.

The fraud involved transferring money abroad through cryptocurrency. Illegal call centers with citizens from various countries were involved. Some call centers were raided, and victims were refunded.

It is noteworthy that Pakistan receives 500 complaints daily related to social media. The committee suggested stricter internet usage regulations for children under 16.