ISLAMABAD: The Cybercrime Circle of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested an individual accused of running an anti-state campaign and leaking sensitive government data on social media.
During a targeted raid in Lake View Society, Bani Gala, Islamabad, the suspect, identified as Nawaz, was apprehended.
Illegal Data Access and Leaks
According to FIA officials, Nawaz illegally accessed the passport and immigration database obtaining personal details of citizens and senior government officials. He allegedly shared confidential information, including passport details and photographs of high-ranking officials, on social media platforms.
Authorities revealed that the suspect used his X (formerly Twitter) account to disseminate sensitive data, allegedly with the intent to create public panic.
National Security Concerns and Legal Action
The breach raised serious national security and data privacy concerns, prompting swift action from law enforcement agencies.
A case has been registered against him under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016, which carries severe penalties, including imprisonment and hefty fines for cyber-related offenses.
The FIA has seized Nawaz’s social media accounts and digital evidence, launching a forensic investigation to identify potential accomplices and assess the full extent of the data breach.
