Pakistan, Aug. 21 -- Pakistan has decided to blacklist 671 foreigners arrested during raids on call centres in Islamabad, preventing them from entering the country again. Authorities are investigating alleged links to an international network involved in cyber fraud, sextortion, blackmail and gambling. The decision comes as the government prepares a nationwide crackdown on illegal call centres.

According to investigators, the arrested foreigners allegedly operated criminal activities from Pakistan and maintained links with networks abroad. Authorities also uncovered allegations involving the online sale of live pornographic material. Meanwhile, officials have informed the Foreign Office about alleged crimes connected to some suspects in ...