Cyber Crime in Pakistan

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Cyber Crime in Pakistan – Expert Legal Help & FIA Assistance

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Cyber crime in Pakistan has become one of the fastest-growing threats for individuals, families, professionals, and businesses. From online blackmail to identity theft, digital fraud, financial scams, hacked accounts, cyber harassment, and defamation—thousands of cases are reported every month.

At Uzair Rasheed Sandhu Advocate High Court, we provide full legal assistance for cyber crime in Pakistan, ensuring your complaint is professionally drafted, filed correctly, and handled with strong follow-up until action is taken. Our services cover FIA complaint filing, cyber crime report drafting, legal notices, court remedies, and full representation for both complainants and accused individuals.

 

What Is Cyber Crime in Pakistan?

Cybercrime  refers to illegal activities carried out through computers, digital devices, or the internet. It includes offenses such as hacking, identity theft, online fraud, cyberbullying, financial scams, and spreading viruses or malicious software. In Pakistan, cybercrime is governed by the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016, which covers offenses like unauthorized access to data, online harassment, blackmailing, cyber fraud, and creating fake profiles. The FIA Cyber Crime Wing is responsible for investigating such cases, and complaints can be filed through their helpline, online portal, or regional offices. Cybercrime poses serious risks to individuals, businesses, and national security, making awareness and online safety practices essential.

Understanding Child Custody in Pakistan

Cyber Crime in Pakistan is governed primarily by the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, 2016 (PECA), which criminalizes offenses such as online harassment, defamation, unauthorized data access, identity theft, child pornography, and financial fraud (e.g., credit card fraud, skimming). Dealing with these crimes requires specialized knowledge of PECA, digital evidence preservation, and navigating the complex investigative procedures of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Cyber Crime Wing.

We are your authorized legal representative. Our firm, led by Uzair Rasheed Sandhu Advocate High Court, provides end-to-end legal services for filing and defending against Cyber Crime complaints. Mr. Sandhu’s expertise ensures your case—whether you are the victim or the accused—is handled with precise knowledge of digital law, evidence, and jurisdiction.

Our Cyber Crime Legal service guarantees:

  1. PECA Compliance: Expert legal strategy grounded in the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, 2016.

  2. Complaint Filing & FIR: Full management of filing the official complaint with the FIA Cyber Crime Wing and securing the formal First Information Report (FIR).

  3. Bail & Defense: Aggressive defense and representation for the accused in Cyber Crime cases, including filing for Bail in the relevant courts.

Core Areas of Cyber Crime Legal Expertise

We provide specialized legal services for the most common and critical offenses under PECA, 2016:

Area of Cyber CrimeLegal Service ProvidedRelevant PECA Section
Online Harassment & DefamationFiling complaints for online libel, character assassination, posting non-consensual images, and illegal identity usage.Sec. 20 (Defamation), Sec. 24 (Cyber Harassment)
Digital Financial FraudFiling complaints regarding credit card fraud, unauthorized transactions, identity theft leading to financial loss, and phishing scams.Sec. 13 (Unauthorised Access), Sec. 16 (Interference)
Data Theft & HackingFiling cases against unauthorized access to data (hacking), data interference, system interference, and stealing intellectual property via digital means.Sec. 3, 4, 5 (Access/Interference), Sec. 18 (Privacy)
Hate Speech & Cyber TerrorismHandling sensitive cases involving incitement to hatred, cyber stalking, and online activities that promote extremism or terrorism.Sec. 9, 10, 25 (Hate Speech/Stalking)
Defense & BailRepresenting individuals accused of any PECA offense, managing pre-arrest and post-arrest bail petitions in the Session Court or High Court.CrPC (Criminal Procedure Code) provisions for Bail

Common Types of Cyber Crime in Pakistan

Below are the major categories handled under PECA 2016:


1. Cyber Harassment & Online Blackmail

This includes:

  • Threat messages

  • Blackmail with pictures or videos

  • Demands for money

  • Threats to leak private content

  • Misuse of personal information

Section 21 of PECA strongly protects victims.


2. Fake Profiles & Impersonation

If someone makes a fake Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, or Snapchat account using your photos or identity, it is a punishable crime.


3. Defamation & Character Assassination

Online defamation includes:

  • Rumors

  • False allegations

  • Defamatory posts

  • Voice notes

  • Edited images

  • Online humiliation

This can be pursued under Section 20 PECA and Defamation Ordinance 2002.


4. Hacking & Unauthorized Access

Hacking of:

  • Facebook

  • WhatsApp

  • Instagram

  • Email

  • Mobile devices

  • Bank accounts

is a criminal offense under Section 3 & 4 PECA.


5. Cyber Stalking

This includes:

  • Repeated messages

  • Monitoring online activity

  • Tracking locations

  • Harassing behavior

Punishable under Section 24 PECA.


6. Online Financial Fraud & Scams

Common scams include:

  • Fake investment schemes

  • Online shopping fraud

  • Debit/credit card fraud

  • Bank account hacking

  • Mobile wallet scams

  • Prize fraud

  • EasyPaisa/JazzCash fraud

These crimes are taken very seriously by FIA.


7. Sharing Intimate Images Without Consent

One of the most sensitive forms of cyber crime in Pakistan, covered under Section 21.


8. Mobile Data Theft & Unauthorized Recording

This includes spyware, keyloggers, hidden recording, or accessing personal content.


How We Help in Cyber Crime Cases in Pakistan

Phase 1: Complaint Filing and Evidence Preservation (Victim Services)

Initial Consultation & Evidence Review:
Mr. Sandhu’s team carefully reviews all digital evidence (screenshots, URLs, call recordings, chat logs, social media links, transaction details, emails, metadata) to establish a clear legal position under PECA. Proper evidence preservation is our immediate priority to prevent loss, alteration, or deletion.

Legal Drafting:
We draft a formal, comprehensive Complaint Application addressed to the Director General or the Director of the FIA Cyber Crime Wing, ensuring accurate legal sections, incident timelines, and admissible evidence.

Filing & Follow-up:
We manage the physical filing of the complaint at the relevant FIA Cyber Crime Centre and continue active follow-up to ensure the preliminary inquiry is initiated without delay.

Securing the FIR:
Our team coordinates with FIA to ensure the inquiry is completed swiftly and the First Information Report (FIR) is registered against the offender, converting the complaint into a formal criminal case.


Phase 2: Victim Protection and Judicial Support (Victim Services)

Urgent Court Protection:
In cases involving threats, blackmail, extortion, or risk of private data leakage, we immediately file:

  • Petitions for urgent court intervention

  • Injunction applications

  • Requests for restraining and protective orders

These legal measures compel FIA to take prompt action and ensure the victim’s safety.

Enforcement & FIA Accountability:
If FIA delays action, we file appropriate applications or writ petitions to legally direct FIA officers to investigate properly, ensuring the case is not ignored or wrongfully closed.

Prosecution Support & Pursuing Arrest:
Where evidence is strong, we push for registration of FIR, arrest of the accused, digital forensics, and seizure of devices and accounts used in the offense.
Our priority is ensuring maximum legal consequences under PECA.

Court Representation:
We represent the victim throughout all hearings, presenting digital evidence effectively, countering the defense, and protecting the victim’s rights.
Every step focuses on securing justice and ensuring the offender faces appropriate penalties.


Phase 3: Final Disposition

Case Finalization:
We pursue the matter until the final disposition of the case—whether Conviction, Acquittal, or Closure—ensuring full transparency and legal accuracy throughout the process.

Secure Delivery:
All certified court orders, FIA records, and case documents are securely delivered to the client with complete confidentiality.

Punishments for Cyber Crime in Pakistan (PECA 2016)

  • Below are key punishments:


    ✔ Cyber Harassment

    Up to 3 years imprisonment + fine

    ✔ Blackmail with Pictures/Videos

    Up to 5 years imprisonment

    ✔ Fake Profiles

    Up to 3 years imprisonment

    ✔ Hacking

    Up to 7 years imprisonment

    ✔ Cyber Stalking

    Up to 3 years imprisonment

    ✔ Financial Fraud & Scams

    Up to 7 years imprisonment

    ✔ Unauthorized Sharing of Images

    Up to 5 years imprisonment

Required Documents for Cyber Crime Case

To proceed with cyber crime in Pakistan, you need:

  • CNIC copy

  • Screenshots of chats

  • Voice recordings (if any)

  • URLs of fake profiles

  • Bank transaction receipts (for fraud)

  • Mobile numbers involved

  • WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram links

  • Written statement

Our team prepares all documentation professionally.

Why Cyber Crime Cases Often Fail Without Legal Help

Most complaints get ignored because:

  • Victim does not know correct PECA sections

  • Evidence is weak or incomplete

  • Complaint is badly drafted

  • No legal follow-up

  • No pressure from court

  • No expert handling

This is why expert legal support is essential.

Legal Strategy in Cyber Crime

Expertise in the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) is non-negotiable. Our strategic approach involves:

  • Digital Evidence Admissibility: Ensuring that digital evidence provided by the victim is properly forensically sound and admissible in court (e.g., following guidelines of the Qanun-e-Shahadat concerning digital records).

  • Jurisdictional Challenge: Strategically challenging the jurisdiction of the FIA or the court, especially in cases where the accused or the server is located outside Pakistan.

  • Constitutional Rights Protection: Aggressively defending the fundamental rights of the accused, including the right to fair trial and protection against self-incrimination, particularly regarding data seizure and search procedures.

Why Choose Uzair Rasheed Sandhu Advocate High Court for Cyber Crime?

The convergence of law and technology requires specialist legal counsel. Choosing our firm guarantees:

  • Experienced High Court Advocate Oversight: Every Cyber Crime case is directly supervised by Uzair Rasheed Sandhu Advocate High Court, ensuring the legal strategy is robust and compliant with the complex PECA framework.

  • FIA Procedure Mastery: We have in-depth experience managing filings and investigations with the FIA Cyber Crime Wing, navigating the bureaucratic and technical requirements effectively.

  • Aggressive Defense and Bail Strategy: We prioritize the client’s liberty, immediately pursuing the most effective Bail strategy based on the specific sections of PECA invoked in the FIR.

Additional Legal Services We Offer

Along with Cyber Crime, Advocate Uzair Rasheed Sandhu also provides:

  • Online Marriage / Nikah Registration
  • Divorce and Khula Cases
  • Power of Attorney and Legal Drafting
  • Trademark and Company Registration
  • Succession and Inheritance Certificates
  • Family Law and Civil Litigation
  • Property Transfer and Mutation
  • Others.

These services are fully legal and recognized by the courts of Pakistan, ensuring our clients get reliable and transparent assistance.

📦 Delivery Options​

You can receive your documents through:

  • Personal collection from Lahore High Court office

  • Domestic courier within Pakistan

  • International courier dispatch to your location abroad

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