Karachi: A judicial magistrate on Thursday handed down a nine-year prison sentence to Muhammad Shoaib for sharing “indecent” pictures and videos of a woman on social media. The verdict, issued under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca), also included a fine of Rs90,000.
The court noted that Shoaib was previously convicted in a similar case in 2017, with his appeal still pending before the Sindh High Court (SHC). The latest ruling emphasized that the accused had deliberately harassed the victim by disseminating inappropriate content online, causing severe damage to her reputation.
According to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), the accused and the victim were engaged but the relationship ended. Following the breakup, Shoaib made the victim’s private pictures and videos viral as an act of retaliation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Related to the Case
What law was the accused charged under?
The accused was charged under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca), which addresses various forms of cybercrimes, including harassment, defamation, and the unauthorized sharing of personal content.
What punishment did the court impose?
The court sentenced Muhammad Shoaib to nine years in prison and imposed a fine of Rs90,000 for his actions.
Why was the accused previously convicted?
In 2017, Muhammad Shoaib was convicted in a similar case, but his appeal against that verdict is still pending in the Sindh High Court (SHC).
How did the victim and accused know each other?
The FIA revealed that the accused was the victim’s fiancé. After their engagement ended, he retaliated by sharing her private pictures and videos on social media.
What is the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca)?
Peca is a law in Pakistan designed to address various cybercrimes, including unauthorized data access, electronic fraud, cyberstalking, and the dissemination of offensive or private content online.
