DG NCCIA Ali Nasir Orders Faster Cybercrime Investigations
DG NCCIA Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi reviews pending inquiries, online fraud cases and investigators’ performance at Islamabad’s Cyber Crime Reporting Centre, directing transparent investigations, stronger evidence handling and faster relief for complainants.
ISLAMABAD: Director General of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi visited the Cyber Crime Reporting Centre in Islamabad, where he reviewed pending inquiries, investigations, online fraud cases and the performance of investigating officers.
The visit comes days after Rizvi formally took charge as DG NCCIA following his transfer from the post of Inspector General of Islamabad Police. The federal government appointed him to head the cybercrime agency under Section 29(3) of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, 2016, as amended in 2025.
During a meeting with officers at the Islamabad centre, Rizvi conducted a detailed review of pending cases and directed officials to expedite unresolved matters while ensuring timely relief for complainants, according to details shared regarding the visit.
He stressed that investigations should be based on merit, integrity, professional competence and compliance with the law, directing officers to ensure transparent action on complaints without discrimination.
Rizvi also inspected case files, official records and investigative procedures and emphasised compliance with legal requirements at every stage of an investigation.
Digital Integration and Evidence Management Reviewed
The meeting discussed plans to link the Criminal Record Management System (CRMS) with NCCIA’s complaint management system, with officials considering measures to create a more integrated digital workflow.
Evidence management was another focus of the review. Officials discussed adherence to prescribed procedures throughout investigations, including chain-of-custody requirements and secure maintenance of evidentiary records. The meeting also considered merit-based performance assessment and recognition of officers and officials demonstrating strong performance.
Rizvi directed officials to take steps to improve the Cyber Crime Reporting Centre’s building, investigation rooms and other facilities, while stressing that delays in responding to citizens’ complaints or shortcomings in service delivery would not be tolerated.
The review is consistent with priorities outlined by Rizvi after taking charge of the agency, when he directed officers to accelerate pending cases and introduced closer performance monitoring.
The Islamabad review also comes as cyber financial fraud remains a significant component of complaints reaching the agency. A National Assembly committee was informed this week that 140 complaints had been referred to NCCIA by the Prime Minister’s Public Affairs and Grievances Wing during FY2025-26, including 80 concerning cyber financial fraud.
NCCIA describes itself as Pakistan’s central agency for investigating cybercrime and lists cyber investigations, digital forensics, prosecution and cybersecurity among its principal services.
