An NCCIA lawyer in Karachi represents complainants and accused persons in cyber crime cases under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, 2016 (PECA). The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency took over from the FIA Cyber Crime Wing in 2025. A lawyer helps with complaints, notices, digital evidence, bail and trial.
Cyber Crime Lawyer for Victims
Online harassment, fake profiles, leaked private photos and blackmail can turn your life upside down overnight. Advocate Muzamil Hassan helps victims file complaints with the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency, preserve digital evidence correctly, and pursue the offender under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, 2016 (PECA). We also take steps to get unlawful content removed through the competent regulator and the platform concerned.
Every case is handled with complete confidentiality, which matters especially for women and families facing image-based abuse.
Online Fraud & Financial Scams
From banking and mobile wallet fraud to fake investment schemes and identity theft, we act quickly to report the offence, trace the money trail with the authorities, and pursue recovery wherever possible.
Defence in PECA Cases
If you have received a notice or been named in a cyber crime FIR, early legal advice is critical. We represent accused persons during inquiry and investigation, file pre-arrest and post-arrest bail applications, challenge unlawful seizure of devices, and defend the case at trial. Allegations under PECA, including those relating to online speech and defamation, often depend on technical evidence that must be tested carefully.
NCCIA & Cyber Crime Services
Harassment & Blackmail
Complaints against online harassment, stalking and sextortion.
Online Fraud
Action against banking, wallet, e-commerce and investment scams.
Identity Theft & Fake Profiles
Removing impersonation accounts and prosecuting offenders.
Defence & Bail
Representation for persons accused under PECA, including bail.
Content Removal
Requests to take down unlawful content through the regulator and platforms.
Digital Evidence
Guidance on preserving screenshots, chats and records for court.
If You Have Received an NCCIA Notice
Take a notice seriously, but do not panic and do not ignore it. Read what it asks for and whether you are being called as a witness or an accused. Get legal advice before you appear, make a statement or hand over a device or passwords. Where there is a risk of arrest, we can advise on applying for pre-arrest bail, and on challenging a notice or proceedings that are unlawful.
Do You Go to the Police or to NCCIA?
Following the 2025 amendments, cyber crime complaints under PECA belong with NCCIA rather than a local police station. If the same facts also involve an ordinary offence, such as a physical threat or a conventional fraud, the police may have a separate role. We can tell you which route fits your case.
Common Offences Under PECA
| Conduct | PECA section |
|---|---|
| Hacking or unauthorised access to a device or data | s.3 |
| Electronic forgery | s.13 |
| Electronic fraud | s.14 |
| Using someone’s identity information without authority | s.16 |
| Offences against the dignity of a person | s.20 |
| Offences against the modesty of a person, including misuse of intimate images | s.21 |
| Cyber stalking and online harassment | s.24 |
| Spreading false or fake information (added in 2025) | s.26A |
How to File a Complaint With NCCIA
- Preserve the evidence first. Save screenshots with dates, URLs, profile links, phone numbers and transaction IDs. Do not delete chats or block the account before recording them.
- Draft a clear complaint. Set out what happened, when, the accounts involved and the loss or harm caused.
- Submit it to NCCIA. The complaint goes to the agency with your CNIC copy and evidence, and you may be called to verify it.
- Inquiry and FIR. NCCIA examines the complaint and can convert it into an FIR if an offence appears to be made out.
- Follow-up and court. We follow the investigation and represent you through any bail hearings and the trial.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NCCIA in Pakistan?
NCCIA is the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency, the federal body that investigates offences under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, 2016. It replaced the Cyber Crime Wing of the FIA following the 2025 amendments to PECA.
Is NCCIA the same as the FIA Cyber Crime Wing?
NCCIA took over the cyber crime work of the FIA Cyber Crime Wing. Older cases and notices may still refer to the FIA, so check which agency is dealing with your matter. For non-cyber matters such as immigration or banking fraud, see our FIA lawyer page.
What should I do if someone is blackmailing me online?
Do not pay and do not delete anything. Save the messages, profile links, numbers and any payment details, stop engaging with the blackmailer, and file a complaint with NCCIA as soon as you can. These matters can be handled confidentially.
Can I get bail in an NCCIA case?
It depends on the section charged and the facts. Some PECA offences are treated more seriously than others. Pre-arrest bail and post-arrest bail applications are made to the competent court under the Code of Criminal Procedure, and early advice improves your options.
Can NCCIA take my phone?
Investigators can seize devices using the powers and safeguards set out in PECA, which include warrants in many situations. If your device is seized or you are asked for passwords, speak to a lawyer promptly so that the legality can be checked and a release application considered.
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