Lahore: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) arrested three men in separate operations in Lahore, Multan and Dera Ghazi Khan for allegedly involving in cyber harassment, blackmail, threats and misuse of personal data.
According to a spokesman, In Lahore, the authorities arrested Azeem Jafri of Faisalabad in connection with a complaint regarding online harassment and defamation. The spokesman said the suspect had allegedly been using online platforms to harass and defame complainant Syed Muzaffar Iqbal Zehrazai. A mobile phone was recovered from his possession. In Multan, the agency arrested Jamshed Mahmood Khan from Gulgasht Gol Bagh Park. Investigators alleged that he had shared objectionable data belonging to a woman through WhatsApp and subsequently threatened and blackmailed her. No recovery was made from the suspect.
In a separate operation in Dera Ghazi Khan, authorities arrested Sajjad Sarwar for allegedly sharing objectionable data of a woman through WhatsApp, threatening her and b
lackmailing her. A mobile phone containing WhatsApp-related material was recovered from his possession.
Punjab NCCIA Director Muhammad Ali Wasim said the agency would continue taking strict action against individuals using cyberspace for harassment, blackmail, threats and violations of citizens’ privacy.
He directed NCCIA teams to further strengthen investigations and enforcement against cybercrime and ensure effective protection of citizens’ privacy and digital rights.
