Naqvi Cybercrime Warning: Women Urged Not to Share Photos Online
The interior minister also asked citizens not to send money to strangers online, while the NCCIA faces a staff shortage in Punjab.
IM Naqvi – (Staff Reporter/Web Desk) – Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has issued a strong Naqvi cybercrime warning, asking women to stop sharing their pictures online. He said online harassment cases are rising, and people need to be more careful.
He spoke to journalists during an open court at the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) in Lahore. He made an emotional appeal to women and asked them to avoid posting their photos under any circumstances.
According to Naqvi, the NCCIA receives more complaints about the harassment of girls than any other kind of case. The agency is dealing with a heavy load of such reports.
Answering a question, he said a large number of women have approached the agency. Many of them have complained about online harassment and cyber blackmail.
The minister also had a clear message about money. He told people not to send money to anyone who asks for it online. This applies even when the person says they are sick or in need.
Naqvi warned the public about fake social media accounts too. Fraudsters create these accounts to trick people and take their money.
وفاقی وزیر داخلہ محسن نقوی کی این سی سی آئی اے زونل ہیڈ کوارٹرز میں کھلی کچہری جاری
وفاقی وزیرداخلہ 2 گھنٹے سے سائبر کرائمز و آن لائن فراڈ سے متعلق شہریوں کی شکایات سن رہے ہیں
خواتین کی بڑی تعداد کی آن لائن ہراسانی و سائبر بلیک میلنگ کے بارے شکایات https://t.co/IPe0pMQwKz— Ministry of Interior GoP (@MOIofficialGoP) October 23, 2026
He said action is already under way against such groups. Hundreds of people have been taken into custody from illegal call centers.
He also pointed out a common mistake. If a person shares a password over the phone, he asked, how can their money stay safe?
The minister urged people not to fall for easy money offers. Fraudsters often promise to turn two thousand rupees into four thousand, and he said people should not trust such claims.
Staff shortage is another problem. Naqvi said the NCCIA has only 61 officers across Punjab. He said the government is working to provide enough staff so that people who come to the agency get proper help.
He added that he will raise this issue with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
The minister also shared plans for an awareness campaign. It will be run for girls and for the general public, so people can learn how to stay safe online.
The Naqvi cybercrime warning comes at a time when more people use social media every day. Experts often say that a few simple habits can lower the risk.
Keep your social media accounts private and accept requests only from people you know. Use strong passwords and never share them with anyone. Do not share one-time codes sent to your phone.
Always check who is asking for money before you send anything. A friend’s account may be fake or hacked, so call the person directly if you are unsure.
If you face harassment or blackmail, do not panic. Save screenshots, messages, and account links, and report the matter to the NCCIA as soon as possible.
The minister’s message was simple. Be careful online, protect your personal details, and do not trust anyone who asks for money on the internet.
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