Cybercrime Lawyer in Pakistan — PECA, NCCIA & FIA Cases

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Cybercrime Lawyers for PECA Cases in Pakistan

Cybercrime in Pakistan is governed by the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act 2016 (PECA). Complaints are now investigated by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), which took over this work from the FIA's Cyber Crime Wing. Whether you have been harassed, blackmailed or defrauded online, or you have received a notice yourself, Saleem & Saleem's Advocates High Court handle the matter from the first complaint to the final court order.

If You Are a Victim of Cybercrime

  • Online harassment, stalking and threats
  • Blackmail and sextortion using private photos or videos
  • Fake profiles and misuse of your identity
  • Hacked email, social media or WhatsApp accounts
  • Online banking, payment and investment fraud
  • Defamatory posts and content

We help you preserve evidence, draft a complete complaint, follow it up with the investigating officer and pursue the case in court. See our step-by-step guide on how to file a cybercrime complaint in Pakistan.

If You Are Accused Under PECA

An NCCIA notice or inquiry needs a careful response. We review the allegation and the digital evidence, prepare your reply, attend proceedings with you and, where arrest is a risk, apply for protective bail. If a case is registered we defend you at trial and, in exceptional cases, challenge proceedings that disclose no offence before the High Court.

Common Offences Under PECA 2016

  • Unauthorised access to an information system (Section 3)
  • Electronic forgery and electronic fraud (Sections 13 and 14)
  • Unauthorised use of identity information (Section 16)
  • Offences against the dignity of a natural person (Section 20)
  • Offences against the modesty of a natural person or minor (Section 21)
  • Cyber stalking (Section 24)

How We Handle Cybercrime Cases

  1. Urgent advice: we assess the facts and tell you what to do in the first 24 hours.
  2. Evidence: we help you preserve screenshots, links, chat exports and transaction records properly.
  3. Complaint or reply: we draft the complaint to the NCCIA, or your reply to a notice.
  4. Follow-up: we track the inquiry and push for timely action.
  5. Court: we appear for you in bail, trial and High Court proceedings.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I file a cybercrime complaint in Pakistan?

Complaints are filed with the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency, online or in person. Collect your evidence first: screenshots showing dates and profile links, chat exports and any payment records.

Can a defamatory or private post be removed?

Often, yes. Content can be reported to the platform and the regulator, and a court or the investigating agency can order removal as part of the case. Acting quickly limits the damage.

What should I do if I receive an NCCIA notice?

Do not ignore it, and do not attend without advice. Speak to a lawyer, gather your documents and devices, and prepare a written reply. Where arrest is a risk, protective bail can be sought.

Can I get help if the person harassing me is abroad?

A complaint can still be filed in Pakistan. Platform reporting and cross-border cooperation take longer, so preserving evidence early matters even more.

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