National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has apprehended two individuals, one being a Nadra employee, for unauthorized access and sale of confidential data.
According to NCCIA Hyderabad, a junior executive at Nadra, identified as Abdul Hakeem, has been providing classified information from Nadra’s database. His accomplice, Mohsin Iqbal, allegedly supplied the national identity card numbers of individuals whose data was then accessed.
Investigators have also traced suspicious WhatsApp accounts linked to both Abdul Hakeem and Mohsin Iqbal through their mobile phones.
The suspects have reportedly been involved in the illegal trade of sensitive data for a considerable period. The data was sold online in exchange for money.
Sensitive information of citizens from various cities was being unlawfully distributed, authorities stated.
Following the arrest, additional investigation is being conducted, and both people have a formal case filed against them.
