A National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) sub-inspector has been accused of misusing his official authority to harass a woman by issuing her a notice after she allegedly refused his request for a late-night meeting, the Sindh High Court was informed.
The allegations emerged during the hearing of a petition filed against Sub-Inspector Chaudhry Imranullah, with lawyers representing the petitioner and officials from the cybercrime agency appearing before the court.
According to the woman’s legal counsel, the NCCIA official had contacted her through a message and asked her to meet him at a club during the night.
The lawyer alleged that the woman declined the invitation, after which the sub-inspector issued her a notice in connection with a complaint.
The petitioner’s counsel argued that the notice appeared to have been issued in retaliation for her refusal to meet the official rather than for a legitimate investigative purpose.
The petition accused the sub-inspector of exploiting his position within the federal cybercrime investigation agency to intimidate and harass the woman.
During the proceedings, NCCIA representatives submitted the agency’s response to the allegations before the Sindh High Court.
Officials also informed the court that departmental proceedings had been initiated against Sub-Inspector Chaudhry Imranullah over the accusations.
The agency’s response indicated that the matter was being addressed through its internal disciplinary mechanism.
Following the submission of the NCCIA’s response and confirmation that departmental action had commenced, the court disposed of the petition seeking action against the accused official.
The disposal of the petition did not establish whether the allegations against the sub-inspector had been proven.
The case has raised questions about the alleged misuse of investigative powers and the importance of accountability within law enforcement institutions responsible for handling cybercrime complaints.
Further action against the official will depend on the outcome of the departmental proceedings initiated by the NCCIA.