FIA Intensifies Crackdown on Online Gambling and Digital Payments

Notably, the Federal Investigation Agency has intensified its crackdown on online gambling and the misuse of digital payment channels, sources informed ARY News on Thursday.

Key points

• Sources remarked monitoring of aggregator accounts is continuing under the State Bank of Pakistan's May 2026 framework.
• Sources remarked the FIA has traced transactions worth more than Rs119.93 billion linked to gambling applications.
• The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has reportedly blocked 46 illegal gambling and unregistered trading applications as part of the ongoing regulatory action.
• In another development, investigators reportedly identified more than 10 million transactions worth Rs8.58 billion through just five collection accounts.
• While a number of other accounts were suspended after internal reviews, sources remarked mobile wallet operators had closed more than 100 aggregator accounts after FIA notices.

Meanwhile, a significant volume of transactions had reportedly been routed through the suspended accounts. While payments through its aggregator and merchant channels have additionally reportedly been delayed, the action is projected to affect the mobile wallet's revenue. FIA Shifts Pre-Departure Desk From Zonal Office to New Location.

As sources indicate, payments and settlements involving six major payment firms linked to the mobile wallet have been affected.

International payment processors are additionally reviewing delays involving transactions processed through the mobile wallet.

Investigators have reportedly discovered that some aggregator accounts were being employed to process payments for online gambling platforms and adult websites.

In another development, investigators reportedly identified more than 10 million transactions worth Rs8.58 billion through just five collection accounts. FIA Warns of Legal Action Against Fake Social Media Pages.

Notably, the probe is part of broader scrutiny of digital payment channels and their feasible misuse for illegal online activity.

Meanwhile, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has reportedly blocked 46 illegal gambling and unregistered trading applications as part of the ongoing regulatory action. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover. Follow on Google News Join WhatsApp. See more ProPakistani stories in Google Search and Top Stories.

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