LAHORE: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has registered a case against Punjab Assembly member Saqib Chadhar following a complaint filed by actress Momina Iqbal alleging harassment and threats.
According to the FIR, the case has been registered under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA). The complaint alleges that Chadhar and several associates were involved in blackmail and intimidation, prompting an investigation by the cybercrime authority.
The FIR states that the accused allegedly threatened to leak private data if a marriage proposal was not accepted. Investigators have also documented claims that threatening messages were sent from a phone number attributed to the lawmaker.
Digital evidence submitted
According to the complaint, videos related to the alleged threats were provided to the NCCIA by Momina Iqbal’s sister. The agency has taken possession of the videos and a mobile phone as digital evidence and sent them for forensic examination.
Officials said the evidence will be reviewed as part of the ongoing investigation into the allegations.
Complaint filed earlier
The development comes days after Momina Iqbal formally approached the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency with a complaint against the Punjab Assembly member.
Authorities have not announced any arrests or further legal action at this stage. The investigation remains ongoing, and the allegations will be examined through the legal process.
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