Staff Reporter:
Quetta – October 10, 2024: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Cyber Crimes Circle in Quetta has arrested a suspect involved in online sexual harassment and blackmailing of a female citizen.
The accused, identified as Hameedullah, was apprehended during a raid in Satellite Town, Quetta.
According to an FIA spokesperson, the accused had been harassing the victim through social media by creating fake Facebook accounts in her name.
Using these accounts, he shared objectionable pictures and videos, threatening and blackmailing the victim’s family.
During the operation, the FIA seized the suspect’s mobile phone, which contained key evidence, including the social media accounts used for the harassment.
Authorities have launched an investigation following the arrest. This action is part of FIA’s ongoing efforts to combat cybercrime, particularly cases involving online harassment and blackmail in Balochistan.
For victims of cybercrime, the FIA has urged the public to report incidents immediately to protect themselves from further harm.
