Pakistani student caught with $1M in cash, accused of leading mobile scam in Sydney.

A 21-year-old Pakistani student, Muhammad Akhtar, was caught with over $1 million in cash hidden in luxury bags, accused of leading a scam that targeted victims' financial information through fake mobile upgrade offers. The group would intercept one-time PINs to buy mobile devices, which were then resold overseas. Akhtar, arrested in Sydney, faces charges related to financial information theft and money laundering, with more charges pending.

December 02, 2024
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