The victim was intercepted by four armed men while traveling in an online taxi, who then forcibly took him into their vehicle. During the abduction, they accessed his digital account and drained $8,600, in addition to stealing his mobile phone and laptop. Despite the severity of the crime, the victim's father reported that the airport police have not registered their complaint.
OTHERPublished 24 Apr 2026 • Published 10h ago
Karachi Man Abducted Near Airport for Digital Currency Theft
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On April 24, 2026, a Karachi man was abducted near the airport and forced to transfer $8,600 in digital currency to his captors. This incident has heightened concerns regarding the rise of cyber-enabled crimes in the region.
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