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
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Associated Press of Pakistan
NCCIA traces child abuse video network operating through Telegram
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Geo News
Father involved in child pornography of own children for money: NCCIA
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Dawn
NCCIA busts child pornography network, finds father involved in selling explicit videos of his children
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3 independent outlets. Headlines as published. Links open the original report.
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Associated Press of Pakistan
NCCIA traces child abuse video network operating through Telegram
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Geo News
Father involved in child pornography of own children for money: NCCIA
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Dawn
NCCIA busts child pornography network, finds father involved in selling explicit videos of his children
dawn.com →