Just days after the nation was shaken by reports of a horrific child pornography network in a remote Muzaffargarh village, top cybercrime officials have laid bare the disturbing details behind its takedown.
In a press briefing in Islamabad, the Director General of the National Cybercrime Investigation Authority (NCCIA) and the Minister of State for Interior confirmed that the ring—responsible for producing and selling explicit child abuse videos on the dark web—was dismantled after a crucial tip-off from the Special Branch.
What We Know
Foreign Kingpin: At the heart of the operation was a German national who landed in Pakistan for just 20 days—long enough to set up a full-fledged abuse studio and train local collaborators. He fled after laying the groundwork for this sickening trade.
Local Handlers Nabbed: Five Pakistani suspects have been arrested so far. The Foreign Office has now involved Interpol to track and arrest the foreign fugitive.
Innocence Shattered: At least 50 children—some as young as six—were subjected to horrific abuse. In a shocking twist, some parents were reportedly complicit. Six children have been rescued and placed in the care of the Child Protection Department.
A Haul of Horror: Authorities confiscated 800 videos—each priced between $100 and $500 depending on “content.” All material was funneled back to the foreign kingpin via the dark web.
How the Net Closed In
Acting on a Special Branch alert about the German suspect’s activity, NCCIA launched a covert surveillance operation. What followed was a full-scale raid on the Muzaffargarh studio, leading to arrests, equipment seizures, and the unmasking of one of Pakistan’s most disturbing child exploitation networks.