NCCIA Dismantles Illegal Network Trading Call Records, NADRA Data
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has uncovered an organised network allegedly involved in unlawfully acquiring, selling, and distributing sensitive personal information of Pakistani citizens through online platforms and social media channels.
According to an NCCIA briefing submitted to the Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology, the compromised information included call detail records, travel history, NADRA-linked personal data, family trees, SIM ownership details, subscriber information, geolocation records and location-tracking data.
Suspects Allegedly Used Fake Accounts
The investigation found that the suspects allegedly acted in active connivance to obtain and transmit confidential data.
A technical examination of seized mobile phones reportedly confirmed the involvement of the accused. The briefing said fake WhatsApp accounts and microfinance bank accounts were allegedly used to facilitate payments and conceal proceeds from the activity.
Five People Named in Case
The NCCIA registered a case against five people identified as Arshad Tariq, Arham Baree, Anam Sabir, Muhammad Rizwan and Samman Sabir.
Four suspects were arrested and remained on bail, while Arham Baree obtained pre-arrest bail, according to the briefing.
The agency also recovered seven mobile phones of different brands during the investigation.
Investigation Continues
The NCCIA said the investigation was continuing to determine the role of other individuals who may have been involved and to trace possible foreign links.
The agency also warned that Pakistan currently lacks a consolidated national threat-intelligence dashboard that can provide real-time visibility of cyberthreats against critical information infrastructure.
According to the agency, the absence of such a system limits early warning and coordinated response capabilities.
