Legal
How to Report a Cybercrime in Pakistan (2025)
By Huzi
"Your online safety is not a request; it's a right."
Here is the complete, step-by-step guide for reporting any cybercrime to the FIA's Cyber Crime Wing (CCW)""no lawyer required.
👑ޝ What Counts as Cybercrime?
| Examples | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Online harassment, hacking, bank fraud, fake social-media accounts, data theft, crypto scams, online blackmailing | Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016 |
👑š€ 3-Step Online Complaint (Fastest Method)
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Gather Evidence
- Screenshots of chats, posts, or emails.
- Bank transaction slips (for financial fraud).
- URLs of fake profiles or websites.
- Phone numbers involved.
- A copy of your CNIC.
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File Online
- Portal:
complaint.fia.gov.pk→’ "Lodge Complaint" - Fill: Your name, CNIC, address, and a detailed description of the incident.
- Upload: All evidence (PDF/JPG ≤ 2 MB per file).
- Submit →’ You will receive a Tracking ID via SMS & email instantly.
- Portal:
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Track & Follow-Up
- Track: Go to
complaint.fia.gov.pk→’ "Track Complaint" and enter your ID. - Update: An FIA officer should contact you within 2 working days for verification.
- Track: Go to
â˜Žï¸ Alternate Channels
| Channel | Use For |
|---|---|
| Helpline | 1991 (24/7 for guidance and status updates) |
[email protected] (For detailed queries, Mon—Fri 8 AM—4 PM) |
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+92 336 600 6060 (For sending photos & voice notes as evidence) |
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| In-Person | Visit your nearest Regional Cybercrime Reporting Centre (list below). |
👑" FIA Cybercrime Reporting Centres (2025)
| City | Phone Number |
|---|---|
| Islamabad HQ | 051-9106384 |
| Lahore | 042-99268527 |
| Karachi | 021-99333950 |
| Peshawar | 091-9216251 |
| Rawalpindi | 051-9330719 |
| Faisalabad | 041-9330865 |
| Multan | 061-9330999 |
| Quetta | 081-9330001 |
For a full list of addresses, visit fia.gov.pk.
👑" Complaint Template (Copy-Paste for Email)
Subject: Cybercrime Complaint "" CNIC 35202-XXXXXXX-9
To Whom It May Concern,
I am writing to report an incident of online impersonation. A fake profile using my name and photos has been created on Facebook.
- Incident Date: 15-Aug-2025
- Evidence: Screenshots of the fake profile and its posts are attached.
- Fake Profile URL: [Paste Link Here]
- My Original Profile URL: [Paste Link Here]
I request that you take immediate action to block this profile and initiate legal proceedings against the perpetrator under the PECA, 2016.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Phone Number]
Attachments: 3 images
â±ï¸ Timeline & Penalties (PECA 2016)
| Offense | Penalty |
|---|---|
| Online harassment | Up to 3 years in prison + fine |
| Financial fraud | Up to 7 years + recovery of funds |
| Hacking / data theft | Up to 7 years + fine |
✅ One-Screen Cheat-Sheet
- Collect screenshots + transaction slips.
- File online at
complaint.fia.gov.pk. - Save your Tracking ID.
- Follow up via 1991 or your regional office if needed.
Bookmark this page—report tonight, protect tomorrow.




