Cybercriminals Steal Rs8.32 Billion From Pakistani Citizens

ISLAMABAD: More than 227,000 citizens across Pakistan reported cyber fraud during the past three years, with victims losing approximately Rs8.32 billion to various online scams, according to official sources.

The data showed that 83,080 cyber fraud complaints were recorded in 2024, followed by 76,686 cases in 2025. Meanwhile, 68,034 citizens have already reported cyber fraud in 2026, indicating that online scams remain a serious concern across the country.

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Several parliamentarians have also fallen victim to cybercriminals. Opposition lawmaker Sahibzada Hamid Raza reportedly lost Rs490,000, while Senator Falak Naz Chitrali lost Rs485,000 and Bilal Ahmed Mandokhel suffered a loss of Rs403,000. Other reported victims included Senator Niaz Ahmed and KP Assembly members Shahla Bano and Asif Khan.

According to the report, cybercriminals stole a combined Rs2.7498 million from six parliamentarians. The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency recovered funds for three victims, including Senator Falak Naz, Bilal Ahmed Mandokhel and Senator Niaz Ahmed. Ordinary citizens also remain frequent targets, with scammers often taking amounts ranging from Rs2,000 to Rs20,000, resulting in substantial cumulative losses.

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