Two suspects arrested in Karachi over child sexual exploitation, says NCCIA

The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has arrested two suspects in Karachi over their alleged involvement in child sexual exploitation and the distribution of illegal content involving children.

The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has arrested two suspects in Karachi over their alleged involvement in child sexual exploitation and the distribution of illegal content involving children.

An additional director of the NCCIA said the agency was taking measures to protect women and children and had apprehended the two individuals suspected of involvement in the offences.

According to the official, the suspects were allegedly selling objectionable material involving children. They had reportedly created online groups through which the material was shared.

The agency has taken possession of devices used by the suspects as part of its investigation. Cases have also been registered against them the official said.

The additional director urged citizens to report cybercrime complaints through the agency’s online platform adding that the NCCIA was working to provide relief to those affected by such offences.

The official also confirmed that investigators were examining a case involving a girl and alleged activity on the dark web. Both Pakistani and foreign nationals had emerged among those affected, and information concerning foreign individuals had been shared with the relevant authorities.

Regarding the joint investigation team (JIT) the official said the NCCIA had nominated a representative to participate in the process.

The arrests form part of the agency’s efforts to investigate online offences involving the exploitation of children. The investigation is expected to focus on the suspects’ activities and the digital evidence recovered from their devices.

Authorities have not disclosed further details about the suspects or the material allegedly involved in the case.