Chaos Erupts as Citizens Seize Electronics and Furniture Following FIA Raid
March 18, 2025 |
A raid on a fake call centre in Islamabad's sector F-11 turned into a free-for-all loot, as locals stormed the premises and took away everything they could grab—including laptops, monitors, keyboards, and even cutlery.
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The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) conducted the raid after discovering that the call centre—allegedly run by Chinese nationals—was involved in fraudulent activities targeting people worldwide. However, as authorities moved in to detain suspects, locals barged in and looted the centre.
Pakistanis have Looted Call Centre operated by Chinese in Islamabad; Hundreds of Laptop, electronic components along with furniture and cutlery stolen during holy month of Ramadan pic.twitter.com/z6vjwBRRsq
— Megh Updates™ (@MeghUpdates) March 17, 2025
Viral Video Shows Looting in Action
Videos of the incident have gone viral, showing men of all ages rushing in to seize electronic items, office furniture, and even kitchenware.
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"Pakistanis have looted a call centre operated by Chinese in Islamabad; hundreds of laptops and electronic components, along with furniture and cutlery, were stolen during the holy month of Ramadan."
Social Media Reacts with Sarcasm
The looting has sparked hilarious and sarcastic reactions from netizens:
"Pakistan is the only country where opening a business is riskier than investing in crypto."
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Pakistan is the only country where opening a business is riskier than investing in crypto.
— Kunal (@BaatKunalKi) March 17, 2025
"Looks like they mistook a call centre for a charity drive—everything from laptops to cutlery gone!"
Looks like they mistook a call center for a charity drive : everything from laptops to cutlery gone!
— Pritesh (@priteshnpatel02) March 17, 2025
"China looted Pakistan, and Pakistanis looted a few computers and printers of China."
China looted entire Paxtan.
— Sathya
Paxtanis looted a few computers and printers of China.(@sathyamarakini) March 17, 2025
FIA Raid Details: 24 Arrested, Some Suspects Escape
FIA authorities confirmed that:
The call centre was illegally operated by a group of foreigners, including Chinese nationals. 24 people were arrested, including some foreigners. Some suspects managed to escape during the raid.
Authorities suspect the centre was involved in global scams, using fake customer service calls to defraud individuals worldwide.
Not the First Incident of Public Looting in Pakistan
This isn’t the first instance of public looting in Pakistan:
September 2024: A newly opened mall in Karachi was ransacked by hundreds of people who stole clothing items and damaged property.
Such incidents reflect rising economic hardships and social unrest, making businesses and foreign investments vulnerable to mob behavior.
Authorities are investigating the looted electronics, but recovery efforts remain uncertain.
What’s Next?
The FIA continues its crackdown on financial fraud and illegal call centres. Chinese authorities may press diplomatic concerns over the treatment of their nationals in Pakistan. The looted electronics may surface in resale markets, raising security risks.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story!
Last Updated on March 18, 2025 by Misha Bhatia
