A man residing in Lahore recently faced a devastating financial blow when he lost millions of rupees due to an elaborate online business scam. Seeking justice and retribution, he took the matter to the Civil Lines police station, accusing Yasir Hayat and Ahmed Nadeem of orchestrating the fraudulent scheme.
Investments Gone Awry: Capital FX and Betfire
Two years ago, the victim made substantial investments in two seemingly legitimate companies, Capital FX and Betfire, which specialized in international online trading. However, his world came crashing down last week when the company owners mysteriously vanished, and their websites were taken offline. Now, resolute in his pursuit of justice, the victim is determined to bring the culprits to justice and reclaim his hard-earned money.
Crackdown on Online Fraud: Nigerian Nationals Arrested
Earlier this year, the Cybercrime Wing of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) successfully apprehended two Nigerian nationals in Quetta for their involvement in an online fraud case. The suspects had preyed on the vulnerability of a complainant, convincing him of a generous gift—an expensive mobile phone and $10,000. However, they cunningly requested the victim to pay Rs. 419,500 under the guise of customs clearance charges, parcel registration fees, and taxes. The FIA acted swiftly and arrested the fraudsters.
