NCCIA arrests 15 suspects in cybercrime, online fraud cases
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) in Pakistan arrested 15 individuals across Lahore and Multan for various cybercrimes, including online fraud, matrimonial scams, and the distribution of objectionable content. Authorities recovered significant digital evidence, including mobile phones and SIM cards, during these operations.
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This crackdown highlights the growing challenge of digital crime and online exploitation in Pakistan, prompting increased government intervention in cyber safety.
LAHORE - The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), Lahore Zone, arrested 15 suspects, including two women, in separate operations against cybercrime, online fraud and the uploading of objectionable content on social media, recovering mobile phones, laptops, SIMs and other digital evidence. According to an NCCIA spokesperson, a TikToker, identified as Shahzaib Sialkoti, was arrested from the commercial area of Sialkot's City Housing Society for allegedly uploading an objectionable video of a woman on social media. The arrest was made following a complaint lodged by the woman. The agency recovered a Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra and an iPhone 17 Pro Max from the suspect. Preliminary technical examination revealed that the video related to the complaint was present in the downloads folder of the iPhone. The suspect's Facebook, Instagram and TikTok accounts were also examined.
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