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NCCIA arrests 114 foreigners over alleged cyber-romance, sextortion network

Source: Dawn
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NCCIA arrests 114 foreigners over alleged cyber-romance, sextortion network
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ISLAMABAD: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has arrested 114 foreign nationals, including 111 Chinese and three Vietnamese citizens, for allegedly running a cyber-romance and sextortion network from a registered IT business in the capital. According to details released by the NCCIA’s media wing, the accused allegedly used electronic means and online platforms to target individuals in different countries. The network was allegedly involved in luring foreign nationals into online sexual conversations, including video chats and explicit video calls, and subsequently exploiting the material for criminal and financial purposes. Officials said the investigation also revealed…

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