FIA finds over 120 social media accounts alleging election fraud

ISLAMABAD: In a joint investigation committee (JIC) meeting convened by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in Islamabad on Thursday, it was revealed that over 120 social media accounts were allegedly spreading false claims of election fraud.

The first meeting of JIC was chaired by Additional Direction-General (ADG) of the FIA. During the meeting, the FIA’s Cybercrime Wing briefed the committee on the accounts of social media trolls and their activities.

According to sources familiar with the matter, these accounts are reportedly engaging in campaigns against government officials and judges.

As per sources, the details of these 120 accounts, along with information on individuals campaigning against government officers and judges, have been requested from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA).

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The committee has also issued 35 notices to YouTubers, social media users and trolls allegedly involved in these campaigns.

According to sources, the committee is set to issue notices to more than thirty additional people in the near future.

Based on their findings, the FIA recommended the PTA to close the YouTube and X (formerly Twitter) accounts of 52 users.