The matter concerning alleged serious threats made against the CEO of Azad Digital and his family has reached the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA). A formal complaint has been filed by Azad Digital against Zia-ur-Rehman, Rashid Soomro, Nasir Soomro, and Mufti Awais.
On behalf of the CEO of Azad Digital, Adeel Umar—the organization’s desk in-charge—has approached the NCCIA, requesting protection and the initiation of legal action against those involved in the alleged threats.
The complaint accuses Zia-ur-Rehman and the others of issuing direct threats and engaging in harassment. According to the complaint, Rashid Soomro allegedly even issued death threats against the CEO of Azad Digital.
The application states that threatening posts and comments were disseminated via various Facebook accounts. The complaint links four specific Facebook profiles to these alleged threatening activities.
According to the complaint, the CEO of Azad Digital and his family began receiving threats following the broadcast of various programs by the organization. Screenshots and web links containing the alleged threatening posts and comments have been attached to the complaint.
Azad Digital has requested that the NCCIA identify the individuals allegedly involved in these threats, as well as the owners and operators of the social media accounts in question.
The complaint further calls for strict legal action to be taken against all those responsible, in accordance with the relevant laws. Azad Digital has termed the matter extremely serious and urgent, requesting an immediate investigation.
The request also emphasizes the need to ensure the safety of the CEO and his family. Azad Digital maintains that the alleged threats—which emerged following journalistic activities and programs—must be taken seriously.
The matter is now before the NCCIA, and the complaint calls for the facts to be brought to light through an investigation into the individuals named, the social media accounts in question, and the threatening content.
