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July 17, 2025 - Comments Off on NCCIA summons Aleema Khan  

NCCIA summons Aleema Khan  

Aleema Khan, PTI founder Imran Khan’s sister, was summoned on Thursday by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) over allegations of “anti-state activities through social media.”  The summons was sent after Ms. Khan issued a message saying the party would hold people accountable should any harm come to her brother in jail.

July 8, 2025 - Comments Off on Islamabad court orders the blocking of 27 Pakistani YouTube channels on NCCIA’s request 

Islamabad court orders the blocking of 27 Pakistani YouTube channels on NCCIA’s request 

https://www.dawn.com/news/1922836

An Islamabad court has ordered the blocking of 27 YouTube channels, including those operated by PTI and prominent journalists like Matiuallah Jan, Wajahat Khan, Ahmad Noorani and Asad Ali Toor, after the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) accused them of broadcasting misleading anti-state content, invoking Section 37 (unlawful online content) of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA). The court agreed that the channels were "propagating fake and misleading information" that could incite public unrest and directed Google to remove them from Pakistan’s YouTube platform. “You may choose to act on the said content in terms of the aforesaid court order. If you fail to do so, as per our local law obligations, we may comply with the request without further notice to you,” the notice said.

June 6, 2025 - Comments Off on NCCI foils major cyber crime network 

NCCI foils major cyber crime network 

In collaboration with the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Multan, Pakistani intelligence were able to crack down on an international cybercrime network operating in Pakistan. Five members of a 21-member gang were arrested by Pakistani authorities on the charge of multi-million dollar fraud against foreign nationals, mostly Americans. Earlier this month, US and Dutch authorities cracked down on the group’s activities and blocked scam websites associated with the group. 

Raids in Lahore and Multan found ample digital evidence linking individuals to the group, including mobile phones, laptops and other devices. All parties found guilty have been booked under PECA and other state laws.

Source: https://arynews.tv/pakistans-intelligence-agencies-foil-major-cybercrime-network/  

June 3, 2025 - Comments Off on NCCIA busts German-led child sexual exploitation gang in Muzaffragarh 

NCCIA busts German-led child sexual exploitation gang in Muzaffragarh 

A child sexual exploitation gang, operating out of Muzaffargarh, Punjab, has been exposed by the National Cyber Crimes Investigation Agency (NCCIA). The police investigation found a ‘huge network’ operated internationally by a German citizen which exploited and groomed children between the ages of 6-10 years old. Videos of these children were taken and uploaded onto the dark web, where they were sold for thousands of dollars, while other live-stream videos were also found. An operation by the NCCIA took place on May 23, where the network was exposed and ten children were recovered and sent to the child protection bureau.

Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1915195

May 22, 2025 - Comments Off on 21 Arrested in Lahore, Multan for Global Cybercrime Network

21 Arrested in Lahore, Multan for Global Cybercrime Network

The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), in collaboration with the FBI and Dutch police, arrested 21 suspects in Lahore and Multan linked to the HeartSender Group, a cybercrime network behind global digital fraud operations worth over $50 million.

Raids uncovered phishing kits, scam tools, and video tutorials used to defraud over 11,000 victims. Seized items included 32 digital devices, luxury cars (including a Lamborghini Urus), and Dubai real estate documents. Assets worth PKR 480 million were frozen, and 142 cryptocurrency wallets are under investigation.

NCCIA filed charges under PECA 2016 and the Pakistan Penal Code, while an Anti-Terrorism Court granted a seven-day remand. Interpol is preparing red notices for remaining suspects.

Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1911691

May 8, 2025 - Comments Off on Senior NADRA Official Arrested for Alleged Anti-Army Remarks in WhatsApp Group Under PECA

Senior NADRA Official Arrested for Alleged Anti-Army Remarks in WhatsApp Group Under PECA

A senior National Database & Registration Authority (NADRA) official in Lahore was arrested by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) for allegedly sharing derogatory remarks about the Pakistan Army in a NADRA employees’ WhatsApp group. According to the First Information Report (FIR) filed that day, the accused (identified as Hina Rehman Sheikh, a senior executive at NADRA Lahore) had posted content deemed a “mischievous act of subversion” against the Army and the state. The FIR cites offences under Sections 20, 24, 24(A) and 26A of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016 in this case. Journalist Zahid Gishkori also confirmed the arrest on social media, reporting that a senior NADRA officer was detained for sharing an anti-Army remark via WhatsApp.

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April 22, 2025 - Comments Off on Pakistan establishes National Cyber Crime Agency NCCIA

Pakistan establishes National Cyber Crime Agency NCCIA

The Government of Pakistan has formally established the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) as an independent institution with full authority to investigate and act against all cyber-related offenses across the country.

In light of increasing incidents of harassment, blackmail, identity theft, and other social media crimes, the previous cybercrime wing under the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has been elevated to the status of an autonomous body specifically tasked with combating online crimes. 

According to an official statement from the FIA spokesperson, all responsibilities related to cyber crime prevention, investigation and enforcement will now be handled exclusively by the newly-formed NCCIA.

April 8, 2025 - Comments Off on Newly appointed DG FIA & DG NCCIA call on Interior Minister

Newly appointed DG FIA & DG NCCIA call on Interior Minister

Newly appointed DG of the FIA and National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), met with Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi who expressed the need to enhance the NCCIA’s capacity. 

While issuing directives for curbing cybercrimes, Mohsin Naqvi stated that cybersecurity was an emerging challenge and successfully combating it would require enhancing the capacity of the NCCIA by sending officers abroad for specialized training.