Karachi man arrested for hacking over 100 women's phones, social media accounts

A shocking case of digital exploitation has surfaced after Eidgah Police arrested a man accused of hacking women’s mobile phones and social media accounts through malicious links. The suspect, identified as Sameer revealed that he bought the hacking links for just Rs5,000 from a man in Lahore.

Speaking to The Express Tribune, Sameer confessed that he targeted women on WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook, sending links that granted him access to their devices. Once inside, he breached their Google accounts and extracted complete phone data, including personal photos, videos and other private information.

The accused admitted that after gaining access, he used the victims’ personal information to coerce them into friendship and eventually pressure them into meeting him. Sameer, who studied only up to Grade VII and is unemployed, told investigators that he learned hacking techniques from an online group. His final hacking attempt targeted a girl from Ranchore Lines, which ultimately led to his arrest.

Over 450 obscene videos recovered

DIG South Asad Raza said a special investigation team has been formed to examine the recovered laptop and mobile phones. Forensic analysis will be carried out with assistance from federal security agencies and the Counter-Terrorism Department.

According to Eidgah SHO Hafeez Awan, more than 450 obscene videos were found on Sameer’s devices, and initial findings suggest he may have exploited more than 100 women. Sameer, a resident of Rabia City in Gulistan-e-Jauhar, lives with his mother and sister, both of whom were reportedly aware of his activities. He initially claimed to be an FA graduate but kept changing his statement during questioning.

Police revealed that the suspect was caught with the help of a courageous young woman from Ranchore Lines. After Sameer hacked her phone, she informed her family, who contacted the police. The victim agreed to lure Sameer into a meeting, during which officers arrested him along with incriminating evidence.

SHO Awan said the suspect primarily targeted middle-class women, presenting himself as a guide for online earning or app-based income. He gained their trust before sending malicious links, hacking their devices, stealing their data and then blackmailing them into meetings where he committed further crimes. Authorities are now coordinating with the FIA Cyber Crime Wing to broaden the investigation. Officials are also probing whether the recovered data was being sold on the dark web.