The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Islamabad Circle has registered a case against a man accused of threatening to kill his former female friend and using artificial intelligence (AI) and digital platforms to seek information on murder methods.
An NCCIA official said on Tuesday that the case was registered after an inquiry into the alleged threats and the possible misuse of digital technology. According to the First Information Report (FIR), the suspect allegedly tried to obtain ideas and information on how to commit murder.
The official said the allegations remain under investigation and the facts will be established through the legal process. He said the case has raised concerns about the misuse of AI tools and digital communication platforms for threats, intimidation and other unlawful activities.
The NCCIA urged the public to use AI tools and online platforms responsibly and not to use them to threaten individuals, spread fear or support criminal activity.
The official said the agency is working to counter emerging cybercrime threats, protect citizens from the misuse of digital technology and ensure that those found responsible are dealt with in accordance with the law. He added that the investigation will continue on the basis of available evidence and legal procedure.
Earlier Case in Bahawalpur
Last month, the NCCIA arrested a 17-year-old student from Bahawalpur for allegedly attempting to poison his father after seeking guidance from AI on how to administer a potentially fatal substance.
A second-year student and the only son of his parents, had strained relations with his father and allegedly planned to kill him after a disagreement. Investigators learned that he developed an interest in chemistry after watching the crime drama Breaking Bad and set up a small laboratory at home.
The suspect allegedly obtained chemical material from Australia and Islamabad and prepared a substance at home. He reportedly administered it to his father once, but the attempt failed. He then allegedly asked AI how to poison his father fatally without detection.
AI chatbots have been linked to cases of harm and death worldwide, prompting calls for tighter regulation. The European Union last month introduced laws giving it the power to enforce AI rules and fine violating companies.
Pakistan has also called for AI regulation under the United Nations charter. Last year, OpenAI said it would add parental controls to ChatGPT after an American couple said the chatbot had encouraged their teenage son to take his own life.