The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has arrested two individuals, including a junior official from the National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra), for their alleged involvement in the illegal leakage and sale of citizens’ sensitive data.
According to NCCIA Hyderabad, the official—identified as Abdul Hakeem—had unauthorized access to Nadra’s classified database, which he exploited to provide sensitive personal information. His accomplice, Mohsin Iqbal, reportedly supplied national identity card numbers of individuals, enabling the data extraction.
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Authorities have also uncovered suspicious WhatsApp accounts linked to both suspects, traced via their mobile devices. Investigators believe the two were engaged in the sale of private data online for financial gain over an extended period.
The illegally distributed information reportedly spanned multiple cities, raising serious concerns over the misuse of government databases. A formal case has been registered, and further investigations are ongoing to determine the full extent of the breach.
