Harassment, blackmail suspect held
The accused used to make videos and upload them online to blackmail his victims
The FIA Cybercrime Circle in Rawalpindi arrested a man for allegedly sexually harassing, blackmailing and intimidating a young woman by sharing her private photos and videos on social media.
The FIA spokesperson revealed that the arrest was made under the directives of Additional Director Cybercrime Rawalpindi, Chaudhry Abdul Rauf, following a complaint lodged with the FIA Cybercrime Circle.
Inspector Badar Shahzad of the FIA disclosed that Nisar was taken into custody in Rawalpindi. It is alleged that the accused produced objectionable images and videos of the victim and disseminated them across social media platforms using various fake Facebook accounts to torment her. Additionally, the accused reportedly coerced the victim into contemplating suicide with the assistance of other accomplices.
Read: Two arrested for sexual blackmail
The official further stated that the accused sent threatening and derogatory messages to the victim. Upon the arrest, a mobile phone and incriminating materials were seized from the possession of the suspect. The mobile phone recovered will be subjected to forensic analysis to gather additional evidence against him. FIA is conducting raids to apprehend other individuals involved in the illicit activities.
On the same day, Rawalpindi police in an action against suspected drug peddlers and bootleggers arrested six suspects.
Published in The Express Tribune, February 17th 2024.