Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has approached the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) over what he described as a campaign to spread false, fabricated and malicious allegations against him and his son, Rawal Memon, on social media.
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Through his lawyer, Advocate Syeda Malaika Naqvi of Naqvi Law Associates, Memon submitted a formal written complaint to the Deputy Director of the NCCIA Karachi Zone on August 9, 2026.
The complaint names unidentified individuals allegedly operating social media accounts and pages, accusing them of harassment, creating and disseminating false and malicious content, and damaging the reputation and dignity of Memon and his son.
According to the complaint, Memon does not know the identities of the individuals allegedly operating the accounts, pages and groups involved in the campaign. He alleged that the content forms part of a coordinated campaign aimed at damaging his and his son’s reputation.
Four social media accounts named
According to the complaint, Memon is unaware of the identities of the individuals allegedly behind the accounts involved in the campaign.
The complaint specifically mentions four Facebook accounts and pages:
- Muhajir Community
- Khan Zada in ALTAFI LUSHKAR Group
- Karachi Beauty
- Karachi Stories
Screenshots of the allegedly defamatory material were attached to the complaint as Annex-A.
According to the complaint, posts, videos and statements targeting Memon and his son began circulating on these accounts on August 9. Memon described the material as false, baseless, fabricated and malicious, alleging that it was intended to harm their reputation, dignity and social standing.
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The complaint alleges that some social media posts claimed a guest house in Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Karachi, where Mir Raza Ali was allegedly tortured and killed, was owned by Sharjeel Inam Memon.
It further alleges that posts claimed Memon’s son, Rawal Memon, left for London shortly after the incident and later travelled with a bodyguard.
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The complaint also refers to claims that the medical board investigating the case was changed “overnight” and that Sharjeel Memon and his political party were allegedly providing protection to individuals involved in the case and obstructing the police investigation.
It further alleges that the guest house and people associated with it were being linked to other incidents from the past. Memon has rejected all such allegations as baseless and contrary to facts.
Claim of Coordinated Social Media Campaign
According to the complaint, several social media pages published posts containing similar wording, identical claims and similar content at approximately the same time.
Memon specifically pointed to allegations regarding the ownership of the guest house and Rawal Memon’s alleged departure for London and presence with a bodyguard, saying these claims appeared in broadly similar wording across at least four different pages.
The complainant argued that the pattern suggested the matter may not involve isolated social media users but could instead be part of an organised and coordinated online campaign.
The complaint calls for an investigation into the possible involvement of individuals allegedly affiliated with certain political parties, including Jamaat-e-Islami and the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM).
Request for Technical and Forensic Investigation
Memon also expressed concern that those behind the social media accounts may be using fake identities, bot networks or proxy handlers to conceal their identities.
He has asked the NCCIA to use technical and forensic methods to identify the individuals operating the accounts. The complaint states that the continued circulation of the alleged content could harm the reputation, mental well-being and personal security of Memon and his son.
The complaint cites various provisions of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016, as amended in 2025, including Section 20 concerning offences against the dignity of a natural person, Section 24 concerning cyberstalking, and Section 26-A, introduced through the 2025 amendments concerning the dissemination of false information or defamatory content.
It also requests that any additional provisions of PECA or the Pakistan Penal Code found applicable during the investigation be invoked.
NCCIA Asked to Identify Those Behind Campaign
Memon has urged the NCCIA to take immediate notice of the matter and launch a formal and independent inquiry.
The complaint calls for forensic and technical audits of the social media accounts and pages, as well as the acquisition of IP logs, device and SIM registration data and other relevant user information to identify the individuals operating the accounts.
It also asks investigators to trace links between the accounts, determine the alleged source and funding of the campaign, and establish whether the activity forms part of an organised operation.
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The complaint further seeks the identification of all individuals and entities allegedly involved in creating, directing or widely disseminating the material.
Memon has also requested that relevant social media platforms and service providers be directed to preserve all relevant data and logs so that potential evidence is not deleted, altered or destroyed during the investigation.
The complaint seeks an independent inquiry, registration of an FIR or criminal case against those found responsible, and action under PECA 2016, as amended in 2025, the Pakistan Penal Code or any other applicable laws.
Memon has assured the NCCIA that he will fully cooperate with the investigation and provide any further information, evidence or clarification requested by the agency.
