Fraud by the numbers
Source: NCCIA · figures reported 2023–2026
523,749+
Cybercrime complaints to NCCIA (2023–2026)
77,023
New complaints in 2026 so far (Jan–May)
81,996
Financial-fraud complaints in 2025
0.04%
Conviction rate across 2023–2026
Cybercrime complaints reported to NCCIA, by year
Source: NCCIA data via national press
Across 2023–2026, NCCIA received over 523,000 complaints but secured fewer than 200 convictions — making prevention and fast reporting essential.
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May
2026
NCCIA report
Official data
77,023 cybercrime complaints in 2026 so far — but only 8 convictions
NCCIA logged 77,023 complaints in the first five months of 2026 against just 8 convictions. With justice slow, prevention and fast reporting are your best protection.
26 Dec
2025
High risk
Investment fraud
NCCIA busts $60m crypto & forex scam in Karachi — 34 arrested
Raids in DHA Karachi netted 34 suspects (15 foreign nationals) and over 10,000 SIM cards. Victims were lured to fake investment portals that displayed fake profits before their money vanished.
19 Sep
2025
High risk
Crypto scam
NCCIA Gujranwala uncovers multi-million-rupee cryptocurrency fraud
An FIR was registered after investigators exposed a crypto investment scheme that defrauded multiple victims with promises of guaranteed high returns.
2026
Trend
High risk
Digital arrest
"Digital arrest" scams: fake police on WhatsApp video calls
Fraudsters impersonate police, FIA or NCCIA officers, claim you are under investigation, and pressure you to transfer money "to clear your name". No real agency ever arrests you over a video call.
2026
Trend
High risk
AI voice
AI voice cloning needs only seconds of audio to fake a loved one
Modern tools can clone a voice from as little as 3 seconds of recording. Scammers copy a relative's voice from social clips and call asking for urgent money — always verify on a known number.
Last updated 30 June 2026 · Figures and cases sourced from NCCIA and national press (Dawn, Geo News, Business Recorder, ProPakistani). Dated items refer to reported NCCIA operations; “Trend” items are active scam types to watch.
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