NCCIA Karachi Raids Companies Involved in Pornographic Animation Operations – 42 Arrested

*KARACHI:* The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Karachi Zone has conducted a major operation in Rabia City, raiding three companies allegedly involved in online pornographic animation and deceptive social media activities, and arrested 42 persons including company owners.

*Details of the Raid:*

According to officials, the raid was conducted on credible intelligence. The three targeted companies were allegedly involved in the preparation, promotion and online sale of obscene cartoon animations, pornographic digital content and other digital designing services to foreign clients.

During the operation, *41 mobile phones* were seized from the premises and taken into custody for technical examination and digital forensic analysis.

*Details of Companies and Accused:*

*1. First Company:* According to officials, this company is owned by a person named Fida Hussain, who has been operating for about two years and was providing online logo designing, banner designing and other digital artwork services to international clients. *19 mobile phones* were seized from this company.

*2. Second Company:* Its owner is allegedly Danish, operating with a staff of four persons, primarily involved in online promotion and sale of logo and banner designing services to foreign clients. *5 mobile phones* were seized.

*3. Third Company:* This company was allegedly being run by Mohsin and Ehsan with a staff of 17 members, engaged in digital designing, animation and online content services being sold in the international market. *17 mobile phones* were seized.

*Modus Operandi – Official Stance:*

An NCCIA official said:

> _”Preliminary information suggests these companies were operating through organized teams of online agents who used various social media platforms, especially Instagram and Twitter (X), to contact foreign clients.”_

The official added:

> _”These agents allegedly created and operated multiple social media accounts using fictitious identities, female names and fake profiles to attract international clients. Through these accounts, they advertised and offered various services including logo designing, banners, digital illustrations, animations and sexually explicit cartoon pornography.”_

Officials said they are examining allegations that agents used deceptive identities to contact foreign clients and obtain orders for pornographic animated content.

*FIR Details and Latest Judicial Proceedings:*

According to authorities, a case has been registered against the arrested persons under the *Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA)* and other relevant sections.

An NCCIA spokesperson stated:

> _”The seized mobile phones have been taken into custody for technical and forensic examination to determine the nature and extent of the suspected activities. Investigators are reviewing social media accounts, digital communications, suspected pornographic animated content, and other related electronic evidence to determine the individual roles of the arrested persons, verify the allegations and ascertain whether offences have been committed under applicable Pakistani laws.”_

Sources confirmed that the 42 arrested individuals will be produced before the Judicial Magistrate today, where NCCIA will seek further physical remand to conduct a thorough investigation into their network, transactions with international clients, and the use of fake identities.

The spokesperson further added that the investigation will also examine the suspected use of fictitious and fake online identities in transactions with international clients and will look into possible money laundering aspects.