The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has moved against online gambling platforms, declaring 46 mobile applications illegal across Pakistan.
Officials revealed that these apps, operating in violation of national laws, were facilitating widespread online betting and casino-style gaming.
According to NCCIA, the crackdown includes some of the most widely used gambling applications such as 1xBet, Chicken Road, Aviator Games, Dafabet, 22Bet, Casumo, Rabona, 10Cric, Plinko, and Bet365. The agency stated that such apps not only promote betting but also encourage unregulated financial activities through digital platforms.
In addition to gambling software, the list also features unregulated forex and binary trading platforms. These platforms, according to authorities, were functioning without proper oversight, raising concerns of financial scams and illegal money transfers. The agency underscored that these services pose a major threat to financial security.
NCCIA also highlighted the presence of applications that provide citizens’ personal information, including SIM card and mobile number details. Officials warned that such apps could lead to privacy breaches, misuse of sensitive data, and potential identity theft. The inclusion of these apps on the illegal list underscores the risks of unauthorized data collection.
The agency has officially approached the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to ensure immediate blocking of these applications. Authorities urged citizens to remain vigilant and avoid downloading or engaging with unverified apps that could compromise both their financial security and personal data.