The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), Karachi Zone, has recovered Rs2.5 million for a woman who was allegedly defrauded through a Facebook page offering Quranic prayers and spiritual services.
The recovery was made following a complaint by Syeda Arjumand, who had transferred the money to different bank accounts after being promised spiritual solutions to her personal problems.
According to Express News, the operation was carried out under special directions from NCCIA Karachi Zone Director General Ali Nasir Rizvi as part of the agency’s efforts to provide relief to victims of online financial fraud.
Investigators found that the Facebook page, allegedly operated by a fake female spiritual healer, offered paid Quranic prayers, assistance in resolving personal difficulties and the provision of spiritual attendants, commonly referred to as muwakkil.
The complainant was assured that performing specific prayers would resolve her problems and that two spiritual attendants would also be provided. Trusting these claims, she transferred a total of Rs2.5 million to various bank accounts in November 2025.
After discovering the alleged fraud, she approached the NCCIA for assistance.
During the investigation, officials traced the transferred money to a bank account belonging to a person identified as Afaq. The agency said it subsequently traced the account holder and recovered the complainant’s entire amount.
The NCCIA confirmed that further investigation into the individuals involved in the financial fraud is continuing.
The agency also warned citizens to remain cautious of social media accounts and individuals demanding money in the name of fake spiritual healing, religious services or the provision of muwakkil.
Citizens who become victims of online fraud have been advised to contact the relevant authorities promptly.