NCCIA arrests 3 suspects in crackdown on cyber harassment and blackmail of women

LAHORE, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 23rd Jul, 2026) The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Punjab has arrested three suspects during coordinated operations in Lahore, Faisalabad and Multan over their alleged involvement in cyber harassment, online blackmail, impersonation and the dissemination of objectionable content targeting women.

According to a spokesperson, the operations were conducted on the special directions and under the supervision of Director NCCIA Punjab Muhammad Ali Wasim. During the raids, investigators recovered mobile phones, SIM cards and other digital evidence, while further investigations are underway.

In Lahore, NCCIA arrested Qaiser Bilal in connection with FIR No. 151/2026. According to investigators, a mobile phone recovered from the suspect allegedly contained objectionable images of the complainant, threatening messages and evidence of image sharing. The investigation further revealed that the suspect had allegedly created a private TikTok account under the name “Miss.B”, uploaded the complainant’s photographs and impersonated himself as an officer of a sensitive institution to harass and blackmail the victim. The case is being investigated by Sub-Inspector Um Salma.

In Faisalabad, NCCIA arrested Subhan Ahmad under FIR No. 100/2026. Investigators alleged that the suspect used social media platforms and WhatsApp to blackmail and threaten the complainant’s sister by exploiting objectionable content.

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A mobile phone and relevant SIM cards were seized during the operation. The investigation is being conducted by Sub-Inspector Umar Rehman.

In Multan, NCCIA arrested Muhammad Imran in connection with FIR No. 123/2026. According to investigators, the suspect allegedly obtained objectionable images of the complainant and circulated them through multiple WhatsApp accounts while continuously harassing the victim and her family. Officials recovered a mobile phone, two SIM cards and the WhatsApp account allegedly used in the offence. A court granted a four-day physical remand of the accused for further investigation, which is being carried out by Sub-Inspector Saeed Ahmed.

Punjab NCCIA Director Muhammad Ali Wasim said that protecting women from online harassment, cyber blackmail, the circulation of objectionable content and other cyber-enabled crimes remained among the agency’s top priorities. He said the agency was committed to taking strict and impartial legal action against individuals involved in cyber offences targeting women and ensuring that offenders were brought to justice through the use of modern digital forensic evidence.