Lahore( The COW News Digital) In a major crackdown against online financial fraud, the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has registered three separate cases against well-known social media influencers Iqra Kanwal, Nadeem Mubarak, and Hasnain Shah. The trio is accused of promoting illegal online trading applications and misleading the public with promises of high returns.
According to NCCIA officials, the accused were summoned for questioning three times but deliberately failed to appear at the agency’s office. Authorities claim that the influencers lured unsuspecting citizens into investing their money in unregulated platforms, resulting in financial losses for many.
Special teams have been formed to ensure the immediate arrest of the suspects, sources confirmed. The cases have been filed under charges related to public deception, unlawful financial activities, and violations of cybercrime laws.
Cybercrime experts warn that the number of such scams has been rising rapidly across Pakistan, with fraudulent trading apps targeting young investors on social media. These platforms often promise unrealistic profit margins, encouraging users to invest without proper regulation or oversight.
The NCCIA has stepped up its monitoring of online influencers, especially those with large followings, to prevent further incidents of mass financial fraud. The agency emphasized that it remains committed to protecting the public from digital scams and that no leniency will be shown to individuals who exploit their influence for illegal gain.
This development comes amid a nationwide campaign against cybercrime, with authorities taking strict action against online fraudsters, hackers, and scammers. Officials have urged citizens to remain cautious when investing money through online apps and to verify the legality of such platforms before engaging in financial transactions.
The arrests, if carried out, could send a strong message to the influencer community regarding their responsibility to promote safe and lawful content. Legal experts say this case could become a precedent for holding social media personalities accountable for their endorsements, particularly when they involve public money.
Authorities have also called on tech platforms to cooperate in identifying and removing misleading advertisements and to enforce stricter content moderation policies for financial promotions.
