FIA catches alleged PTI worker for uploading fake pictures of Maryam Nawaz

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May 10, 2022

FIA's cybercrime wing books suspect under Section 21, 24 of PECA 2016 and Section 509 of Pakistan Penal Code

Images of suspect attending a PTI rally (left) and PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz addressing a rally. — Geo News screengrabs
Images of suspect attending a PTI rally (left) and PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz addressing a rally. — Geo News screengrabs


PESHAWAR: Federal Investigation Agency's (FIA) cybercrime wing has arrested an alleged worker of PTI for uploading fake images of PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz on social media.

According to the FIR, the suspect, Fayyaz ud Din, son of Ishraq ud Din, who is a resident of Sabz Ali Town Warsak Road, Peshawar, has been booked under Section 21, 24 of Pakistan Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016 and 509 of Pakistan Penal Code.

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The FIA presented the suspect in a relevant court, which remanded him for seven days in prison.

Media reports suggest that Fayyaz launched a social media campaign to malign PML-N by uploading Maryam's fake videos and pictures.


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