Man arrested by FIA for secretly filming, blackmailing women

ISLAMABAD: Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) cyber-crime wing on Tuesday arrested a man from Islamabad for secretly filming women at his hotel and blackmailing them.

FIA officials said that the accused, Amjad, owned a local hotel in Vehari and was accused of filming women through secret hidden cameras in the hotel’s rooms.

The agency carried out a raid on the complaint of a woman, who said Amjad recorded her videos secretly and harassed and blackmailed her. He also warned the woman of dire consequences if she filed a complaint with the authorities.

During the raid, the FIA discovered hidden cameras in the rooms. FIA officials also said they are investigating whether the man is a part of a network.