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NCCIA traces child abuse network using Telegram and cryptocurrency

The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency in Islamabad traced a child abuse network operating through Telegram on Sunday.

Father filmed own children

Investigators identified a case where a father allegedly filmed his young children. The agency stated the victims were between four and six years old. These videos were sold to buyers in secret groups.

Network spanned multiple cities

The alleged network leader had connections to Skardu in Gilgit-Baltistan. Investigators recovered evidence from locations including Islamabad, Multan, and South Punjab. Raids are currently underway to arrest other facilitators of the gang.

Animal abuse found in videos

Officials reported finding evidence of alleged animal abuse within the seized material. The investigation also involved international agencies to locate the ringleader. Further inquiries continue to establish the full extent of the operation.

3 outlets, different leads

  • Associated Press of Pakistan

    NCCIA traces child abuse video network operating through Telegram

  • Geo News

    Father involved in child pornography of own children for money: NCCIA

  • Dawn

    NCCIA busts child pornography network, finds father involved in selling explicit videos of his children

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