CTD apprehends financier linked to banned group in Peshawar

The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) has arrested an individual accused of financing the banned organization Daesh under the guise of a business venture.

Officials from the CTD reported the recovery of $11,000, 150,000 euros, and 22,000 riyals from the apprehended suspect, Sultan. The CTD has registered a terrorism case at the CTD police station, and the accused is said to be of Afghan origin.

Pashto writings were discovered in the suspect’s pocket, containing instructions related to potential targets. Additionally, the word “Daesh” was found inscribed on the keychain recovered from the suspect.

Earlier, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Cyber Crime Circle arrested five individuals involved in sexual harassment, child pornography, and online fraud in Faisalabad, Okara, and Jhang. The suspects, identified as Khaleequr Rehman, Abdul Majeed, Asif Abbas, Muhammad Shakeel, and Muhammad Nadeem, were apprehended for sharing objectionable videos and pictures of women.