NCCIA Apprehends Faisalabad Man Over TikTok Saudi Visa Fraud

Authorities in Faisalabad arrested a suspect linked to a TikTok scam offering fake Saudi Arabian visas.

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Oct 23, 2026 · 11:24 AM 1 min read

NCCIA Apprehends Faisalabad Man Over TikTok Saudi Visa Fraud

Key takeaways

The NCCIA arrested a suspect in Faisalabad over a TikTok Saudi visa scam.
Investigators seized two mobile phones, 10 fake SIM cards, an Easypaisa account, and a merchant account.
NCCIA Director General Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi urged the public to verify visa offers before sending money.
Financial fraud made up 48% of NCCIA cybercrime complaints in 2026.

Faisalabad authorities took a suspect into custody on allegations of cheating citizens via a TikTok profile promoting Saudi Arabian work visas, the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency reported.

Officials stated they filed formal charges against the individual, noting the suspect relied on fake paperwork and moved illicit funds into bank accounts alongside accomplices.

The raid yielded two mobile devices, 10 fraudulent SIM cards, an Easypaisa account, and a suspected merchant account, based on statements from the NCCIA.

NCCIA Director General Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi cautioned that the department will pursue firm legal measures against individuals exploiting social media platforms to trick people with fake jobs abroad and visa deals. He advised citizens to check visa validity prior to sending funds and to notify authorities about suspicious online profiles.

Agency figures show that financial scams made up 48% of total cybercrime grievances filed with the NCCIA in 2026.

Why it matters

Citizens seeking overseas employment are affected by social media visa scams, prompting warnings from the NCCIA to verify offers and report suspicious accounts.