Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has directed the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) to intensify action against online financial fraud, harassment and organised cybercrime networks.
During a visit to the NCCIA Central Zone headquarters in Lahore, Naqvi chaired a meeting to review ongoing operations and investigations against cybercriminals.
The meeting decided to accelerate action against online financial fraud, harassment and organised cybercrime networks. The minister also inspected the complaints cell, forensic laboratory and investigation wing, reviewing the process from registration of complaints to investigations and action against suspects.
Naqvi directed officials to examine pending cases and complaints individually and eliminate unnecessary delays. He said citizens should not have to wait for months after filing complaints and that timely progress should be visible in every case.
He ordered measures to strengthen digital forensic capabilities, introduce modern forensic tools and provide specialised training to investigation officers.
The minister directed authorities to take action without discrimination against organised groups involved in online financial fraud, fake accounts, digital blackmail and online harassment.
He also called for an immediate-response mechanism for financial fraud complaints, saying timely coordination with relevant institutions could help secure victims’ funds and improve the chances of tracing suspects.
Naqvi said traditional investigation methods alone were insufficient to deal with emerging forms of cybercrime and stressed the need for modern technology and trained personnel.
He said the NCCIA should be transformed into a modern cyber police force capable of protecting citizens in the digital environment.
The minister directed officials to give special priority to complaints involving online harassment, blackmail and digital exploitation of women and children. He said protecting citizens’ data, privacy and financial interests was a fundamental responsibility of the NCCIA.
He also called for an effective public awareness campaign to help citizens identify emerging online fraud techniques and protect themselves from cybercrime.
The NCCIA director general briefed the minister on the Central Zone’s performance, cases under investigation, cyber fraud trends and ongoing operations.
The meeting was also attended by the director general FIA, Islamabad police chief, FIA Lahore Zone director and other relevant officials.
In a recent operation in Lahore, NCCIA officials arrested 11 suspects allegedly involved in cyber fraud and illegal call centres on September 24 and seized digital devices for investigation.
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