The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) State Bank Circle has apprehended the ringleader of a multi-million rupee online gambling syndicate at Karachi Airport as he attempted to flee the country. FIA officials identified the suspect as Rafiq Jumma, who was intercepted while trying to escape abroad with his wife and children using a ticket purchased with stolen credit card data.

The FIA had previously registered a case against Jumma and his associates earlier this year. The investigation revealed that the gang had procured national identity cards from various citizens, who were paid a monthly fee in return. Rafiq Jumma and his accomplices were involved in online shopping using stolen credit card data. They had opened multiple bank accounts with the help of private bank staff to manage the proceeds from their illegal activities.

According to the FIA, the total funds in these accounts amounted to over 870 million rupees. The gang also invested their illicit earnings in high-value properties in upscale areas.