ISLAMABAD:The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Islamabad has arrested a suspect in Rawalpindi for allegedly harassing and blackmailing a woman by sharing her private pictures with her family members through WhatsApp.
An NCCIA official said on Wednesday that the arrested suspect, identified as Aman Ullah, was taken into custody following a complaint regarding the misuse of the woman’s personal pictures.
He said the suspect allegedly shared the complainant’s private photographs with her family members through WhatsApp to harass and blackmail her.
NCCIA Islamabad registered FIR No. 182/2026, dated October 20, against the suspect under Sections 16, 20 and 24 of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), 2016, read with Sections 34 and 109 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC).
He said further investigation was underway to examine the allegations and collect relevant evidence.