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Pakistan’s regulator establishes CIU to detect illegal schemes early

Pakistan Published 14 October 2026, 13:57 · archived 14 Oct 2026

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved establishing a Corporate Intelligence Unit (CIU) to proactively identify registered companies suspected of running Ponzi or pyramid schemes, taking deposits or lending without the required licence, or operating beyond their approved objectives. According to a statement released on Wednesday, the unit will monitor publicly available information, including news reports, social media, and digital advertisements, to identify potential violations before receiving complaints. Verified leads will be referred to the relevant SECP d...

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