The Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) Cyber Crime Wing has been dissolved, and a new authority, the National Cyber Crimes Investigation Agency (NCCIA), has been established.
The government has intensified its crackdown on individuals spreading propaganda, harassment, and rumours on social media.
Offenders involved in cybercrimes could now face punishments ranging from 5 to 15 years of imprisonment and heavy fines.
The NCCIA will also be authorised to coordinate with international organisations to combat cybercrimes effectively. Officers from the dissolved FIA Cyber Crime Wing will continue to serve in the new authority for one year. The channel reported that this development comes as the federal cabinet approved the rules for the NCCIA, marking the beginning of stricter actions against cybercrimes and the protection of digital rights.
The state has indicated that strict action will be taken against those involved in spreading propaganda against state institutions and public officials.—NNI
