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September 16, 2025 - Comments Off on Court Directs NCCIA to Decide Petition Against Former President Arif Alvi

Court Directs NCCIA to Decide Petition Against Former President Arif Alvi

An ex-officio justice of peace in Lahore has directed the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) to decide, in accordance with law, an application seeking registration of a case against former president Dr Arif Alvi for allegedly making blasphemous remarks.

The order was issued by Additional District & Sessions Judge Shafqat Shahbaz Raja on a petition filed by citizen Shahzad Adnan, who accused the ex-president of committing blasphemy.

The petitioner’s counsel argued that an application was pending before the NCCIA but the agency was reluctant to register an FIR. In response, the NCCIA said the matter had been referred to the Anti-Blasphemous Cell, which would act after receiving evidence.

In his written order, Judge Raja directed the cell to conclude proceedings within the stipulated time and to proceed in line with the law if a cognizable offense was found. The petition was then disposed of.

September 13, 2025 - Comments Off on Crackdown on Anti-State Social Media Campaigns Intensifies

Crackdown on Anti-State Social Media Campaigns Intensifies

The federal government has intensified its crackdown on anti-state campaigns being run on social media, with the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) taking the lead in identifying and prosecuting those involved.

According to official information, the NCCIA has registered 356 FIRs across Pakistan against individuals accused of spreading anti-state propaganda online. In addition, 789 enquiries have been initiated into suspects posting content targeting state institutions.

During the recent Marka-e-Haq campaign, when anti-army posts gained traction online, the agency registered 52 cases against individuals allegedly involved in spreading content against the armed forces.

Officials said NCCIA also assisted police in the investigation of the May 9, 2025, incident, where social media was allegedly used to orchestrate attacks. By analysing suspects’ digital footprints and old posts, investigators established evidence that led to multiple convictions in Lahore, Sargodha, and Mianwali.

To curb online misuse, multiple Joint Investigation Teams (JITs) have been formed. NCCIA also works closely with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) for timely removal of harmful content, while identified accounts are regularly forwarded to platforms for blocking.

The agency’s Open Source Intelligence Unit (OSINT) continues to monitor online activity to detect emerging propaganda patterns, with the goal of preventing disinformation before it spreads.

Officials maintain these measures are necessary to protect national security and safeguard state institutions from coordinated digital disinformation campaigns.

 

September 3, 2025 - Comments Off on Over Rs. 2 billion in online fraud reported in Pakistan 

Over Rs. 2 billion in online fraud reported in Pakistan 

Approximately Rs.2-3 billion worth of online financial fraud has been reported in Pakistan over the year according to the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA). While briefing a parliamentary committee in Islamabad, the NCCIA said that recent cases of financial fraud have increased especially through WhatsApp, with extortion that targets trusted people such as family and friends. Illegally operating call centers and software houses across the country make fake calls made to ordinary citizens claiming to be trusted investment schemes and con them out of millions of rupees.

September 3, 2025 - Comments Off on Ducky Bhai in custody till September 5 

Ducky Bhai in custody till September 5 

The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) will hold YouTuber Saadur Rehman, better known as Ducky Bhai, in custody for two more days after being awarded an extension in his physical remand. This comes after an initial extension of two days was granted to the NCCIA to hold the accused till September 3rd. Last month, the YouTuber was accused of promoting illegal gambling applications on his channel and was arrested while trying to flee the country from Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport.

August 21, 2025 - Comments Off on NCCIA releases list of 46 illegal apps and websites in Pakistan

NCCIA releases list of 46 illegal apps and websites in Pakistan

The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has released an official list of 46 illegal apps and websites currently operating in Pakistan. The move follows the recent arrest of YouTuber Ducky Bhai in connection with one of these platforms.

The banned apps and websites include online betting and gambling platforms, unregulated forex trading applications, and data-leakage tools that unlawfully provide SIM and CNIC information.

Authorities have warned that promoting or using these apps can lead to prosecution under Pakistani cyber laws, with potential fines and imprisonment. The NCCIA has urged the public to exercise caution and report suspicious digital platforms.

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