The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has arrested a man accused of producing sexually exploitative videos of his own children and selling them online. The case was disclosed by a senior agency official during a press conference in Islamabad on Sunday.
NCCIA Additional Director Shoaib Khan said the children were between five and six years old. According to him, the suspect allegedly recorded the videos and sold them through the Telegram messaging app.
Khan said a wider network had formed around the circulation and sale of such material. He also revealed that the network had recorded videos involving animal abuse.
The official described the case as unprecedented in Pakistan’s history. He said the main suspect belonged to Skardu. Investigations were also underway in Multan, Islamabad and southern Punjab.
Authorities have not publicly disclosed the identities of those involved. The investigation aims to uncover the network and identify other individuals connected to these activities.
NCCIA Takes Action in Online Sexual Harassment Case
Khan also confirmed an arrest in a separate online sexual harassment case. The NCCIA took action a day before the press conference following a complaint from Karachi.
He said authorities would also take action against parents who knowingly failed to report crimes involving their children. The statement highlighted concerns about parental awareness and responsibility in cases involving online abuse.
The agency is preparing an awareness campaign for universities across the country. The campaign will educate students and parents about online safety and the risks associated with digital platforms.
Khan said he would personally visit schools in Islamabad to raise awareness among parents. Officials also plan to guide parents on monitoring the content their children access through mobile phones.
The campaign will initially focus on educational institutions. Authorities intend to expand these efforts nationwide at a later stage.
NCCIA Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Call Centres
The agency has also intensified its operations against suspected illegal call centres in Islamabad. Khan said officials had identified numerous facilities operating in the capital.
According to the official, seven first information reports (FIRs) were recently registered in connection with these cases. Investigators also recovered between 13,000 and 14,000 devices during the operations.
Khan warned citizens against sharing one-time passwords (OTPs) and personal identification numbers (PINs) with others. He said fraudulent banking websites could closely resemble legitimate platforms.
Such websites can deceive users into sharing sensitive financial information. Citizens should verify website addresses before entering banking details or account credentials.
Chinese Nationals to Face Pakistani Law
Khan also addressed the cases involving Chinese nationals arrested in Pakistan. He said those found guilty would face punishment under Pakistani law.
After completing their sentences, their visas would be cancelled, and they would be deported. The statement reaffirmed that foreign nationals involved in crimes would be dealt with under the country’s legal framework.
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The recent developments highlight the agency’s efforts to investigate cybercrime, online harassment and suspected digital fraud. Officials have also stressed the importance of public awareness and responsible internet use in preventing online crimes.
