The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) intensified its crackdown on suspected online gambling payments on Thursday. Mobile wallet operators closed more than 100 aggregator accounts after receiving notices from the agency, sources said.
Several other accounts were suspended following internal reviews as scrutiny of digital payment channels widened.
Investigators have reportedly traced transactions worth more than Rs119.93 billion linked to gambling applications. Sources said a separate finding identified more than 10 million transactions valued at Rs8.58 billion through just five collection accounts.
Some aggregator accounts were allegedly used to process payments for online gambling platforms and adult websites, according to sources familiar with the investigation.
The closures have reportedly disrupted payment processing and settlements involving six major payment companies connected to a mobile wallet.
Sources said significant transaction volumes had passed through the suspended accounts. Payment delays have affected aggregator and merchant channels, while international payment processors are examining delays involving transactions handled through the wallet.
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The restrictions are expected to substantially impact the mobile wallet’s revenue, although sources provided no estimate of the potential financial loss.
Regulatory monitoring of aggregator accounts remains ongoing under the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) May 2026 framework, which sources identified as the basis for the continuing scrutiny.
Separately, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has reportedly blocked 46 applications described as illegal gambling platforms or unregistered trading services.
The investigation forms part of wider efforts to identify suspected misuse of digital payment infrastructure for unlawful online activities. Authorities continue examining transaction channels and accounts allegedly associated with gambling operations.
