Sharjeel moves NCCIA over online ‘malicious’ propaganda against him

Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has approached the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) over what he described as false, fabricated, and malicious allegations circulating on social media linking him and his son, Rawal Memon, to the alleged murder of young Wafflix owner Mir Raza Ali.

A formal written complaint was submitted to the deputy director of the NCCIA Karachi Zone on Aug 9, 2026, through his lawyer, Advocate Syeda Malaika Naqvi of Naqvi Law Associates.

The complaint named unknown individuals and accused them of operating social media accounts, allegedly harassing the complainant, creating and disseminating false and malicious content, and damaging the reputation and standing of Memon and his son.

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The complaint said the complainant did not know the identities of the individuals allegedly operating various social media accounts, pages and groups. It claimed that content against Memon and his son was being circulated as part of an alleged organised smear campaign.

The complaint referred to four Facebook accounts and pages — Muhajir Community, Khan Zada in ALTAFI LUSHKAR Group, Karachi Beauty and Karachi Stories — and included screenshots relating to the accounts as Annex-A.

According to the complaint, various posts, videos and statements against Memon and his son began circulating on the accounts, pages and groups on Aug 9, which the complainant described as false, baseless, fabricated and malicious. It said the alleged content was intended to damage their reputation, honour and social standing.

The complaint said the material circulating on social media alleged that a guesthouse in Gulistan-e-Johar, Karachi, where Mir Ali Raza was allegedly tortured and killed, was owned by Memon.

It further said social media posts claimed that Memon’s son, Rawal, left for London immediately after the incident and subsequently moved around with a bodyguard.

The complaint also alleged that the social media content sought to create an impression that the medical board related to the case had been changed “overnight”. It said Memon and his political party had also been accused of protecting those allegedly involved in the incident and obstructing the police investigation.

It added that attempts had also allegedly been made to link the guesthouse and people associated with it to certain other incidents in the past. Memon described all the allegations as baseless and contrary to facts.

The complaint maintained that similar wording, claims and posting times had appeared on different social media pages.

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According to the application, claims concerning ownership of the guesthouse and Rawal’s departure for London and alleged movement with a bodyguard appeared in more or less identical wording on at least four different pages.

The complainant said the pattern appeared to indicate that the matter was not limited to a few isolated social media users but could be part of an alleged organised and coordinated online campaign.

The complaint called for an investigation into the possible role of elements associated with certain political parties, mentioning the Jamaat-e-Islami and Muttahida Qaumi Movement.

Memon also expressed apprehension that those behind the social media accounts could be using fake names, bot networks or proxy handlers to conceal their identities.

The complaint asked the NCCIA to identify, through modern technical and forensic investigations, the individuals operating the accounts. It also expressed concern that the continued circulation of the alleged content could harm the reputation, mental peace and personal security of the complainant and his son.

The application cited various provisions of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, 2016, as amended in 2025, in connection with the alleged dissemination of false and defamatory material on social media.

It specifically referred to Section 20, relating to offences against the dignity of a natural person; Section 24, concerning cyberstalking; and Section 26-A, inserted through the 2025 amendment and relating to the dissemination of false information or defamatory content.

The complaint also requested that, if any other relevant provisions of PECA or the Pakistan Penal Code were found applicable during the investigation, action be taken under those provisions.

The complainant urged the NCCIA to take immediate notice of the matter, initiate a formal inquiry and conduct an independent investigation.

It called for a forensic and technical audit of the social media accounts and pages, and sought IP logs, device and SIM registration data and information about the relevant users to trace the individuals operating the original accounts.

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The complaint also asked the NCCIA to trace links among those allegedly involved in the online campaign, its funding and the source of the content, and determine whether it was part of an organised campaign.

The complaint sought an independent inquiry to establish the facts, registration of an FIR or case against those responsible, and action under PECA 2016, as amended in 2025, the Pakistan Penal Code or other applicable laws while assuring the NCCIA of full cooperation with the investigation and inquiry.