The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) in Islamabad has taken action against a suspect accused of exploiting and blackmailing a minor boy after contacting him through an online game, an agency official said on Monday. The agency recovered a mobile phone from the suspect, which will be examined as part of the investigation. The case shows how cyber crime in Pakistan can reach children through the games and apps they use every day.
How the case came to light
According to the official, the NCCIA's Rawalpindi Circle opened an inquiry after a complaint from the father of the boy, who said his son had been targeted. The boy regularly played online games on his mobile phone. The complaint said the suspect made contact during these games and offered him a gaming ID, then persuaded him to meet.
The complaint further alleged that the suspect sexually exploited the boy, recorded videos and used them to blackmail him. It also alleged that the suspect was involved in creating, possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material. These remain allegations under investigation.
Investigation and next steps
The official said further investigation is underway to identify other people who may have been involved in the offence. Investigators also plan a forensic examination of the digital evidence linked to the case, starting with the phone recovered from the suspect.
How to report cybercrime
The agency has urged citizens to report incidents of cybercrime through its helpline, 1799, or by visiting their nearest NCCIA circle office. Anyone who comes across a case of online exploitation of a child can use either route to alert the agency.
Aasan alfaaz mein
NCCIA ne Islamabad mein ek shakhs ke khilaf karwai ki hai jis par online game ke zariye ek kam umar larke ko sampark karke blackmail aur istehsal ka ilzam hai. Ye ilzam abhi tehqiqaat ke mabain hain aur mobile phone ki jaanch jari hai. Agar aap ko aisa koi waqia pata chale to cyber crime ki shikayat helpline 1799 par ya qareeb tareen NCCIA office mein kar sakte hain. Walidain bachon ke online games aur phone istemal par nazar rakhein.
