A man in Pakistan has been arrested on charges of producing and distributing sexually abusive videos involving his own children through an online network, authorities said. The case was announced by Shoaib Khan, Additional Director of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), during a press conference in Islamabad.

Khan revealed that the suspect, a father from Skardu, was involved in creating videos depicting sexual abuse of his children, which were then circulated and sold digitally. Investigators have uncovered a broader network linked to the production and sale of such material, with ongoing inquiries extending to Multan, Islamabad, and southern Punjab. Details about the total number of children impacted or the full scope of the network have not been made public.

In addition to this case, the NCCIA recently apprehended another individual in Karachi on charges related to online sexual harassment. The agency emphasized that parents who become aware of crimes against their children but fail to report them may face legal consequences.

Khan also described disturbing reports indicating that some members of the uncovered network engaged in sexual abuse involving animals, a phenomenon he said had not previously been documented in Pakistan.

To tackle the rising threat of online child exploitation, the NCCIA is initiating an awareness campaign targeting universities and schools. The program aims to educate parents about digital risks and the importance of monitoring their children’s internet activities. Khan plans to begin the campaign by visiting schools in Islamabad before expanding it nationwide.

Authorities continue to investigate the matter, underlining growing concerns over the use of digital platforms to facilitate and distribute abusive content involving minors.