Pakistan has deported 20 Chinese nationals following their arrest in connection with a major fraud operation allegedly involving the distribution of explicit content through illegal call centres. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) confirmed the deportations, stating that the foreign nationals were expelled for clear violations of Pakistan's visa regulations. In addition to their removal, all 20 individuals have been placed on the national blacklist, permanently prohibiting them from re-entering the country.

Just days ago, federal authorities deported 14 Vietnamese nationals under similar immigration and visa non-compliance charges. The recent deportations reflect a broader, sustained campaign by law enforcement agencies to root out illegal cyber operations and financial fraud schemes. In recent months, federal agencies have intensified nationwide intelligence-driven operations, raiding clandestine call centres in major urban centres, including Islamabad, Karachi and Faisalabad.

Hundreds of foreign workers operating on tourist and visitor visas have been detained in these crackdowns, which uncovered sophisticated schemes ranging from online investment fraud to cyber-extortion. Authorities maintain that law enforcement will continue rigorous checks against foreign nationals engaged in commercial or criminal enterprises that breach domestic visa mandates and national security laws.

The Ministry of Interior has directed all provincial law enforcement bodies to share real-time intelligence regarding suspicious corporate setups run by foreign nationals. Officials stressed that Pakistan remains open to legitimate international tourism and business, but will show zero tolerance for individuals exploiting domestic legal frameworks for illicit commercial activities and cyber crimes.