National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has recovered more than 100GB of digital data from the mobile phone of alleged high profile drug dealer Anmol alias Pinky, who is currently facing drug trafficking charges, according to sources familiar with the investigation. The forensic report compiled from the device has been submitted to the investigating officer and is being reviewed as part of an ongoing probe into the alleged activities linked to the suspect. Investigators believe the material extracted from the phone could provide valuable insight into communication records, financial transactions, and other digital evidence relevant to the case.
According to sources, forensic experts recovered more than 75,000 photographs and images from the device during the examination process. The analysis also uncovered a substantial volume of communication records, including approximately 42,000 call logs and nearly 13,000 contacts stored on the mobile phone. Investigators reportedly identified screenshots of bank deposit slips, payment confirmations, and records of online transactions within the recovered data. These findings are being examined to determine possible financial links and transaction patterns that may be connected to the alleged drug trafficking network. Sources stated that the digital material suggests the existence of an organised system involving communications and financial exchanges. Investigators are also reviewing evidence indicating that Anmol was operating two separate WhatsApp accounts on a single mobile device, a practice that authorities believe may have been used to maintain communications across different groups while limiting visibility between contacts.
The case has attracted significant attention since the suspect was sacked earlier this year during a joint operation conducted in Karachi’s Garden area by law enforcement personnel and a civilian intelligence agency. At the time of the operation, authorities stated that weapons, cocaine, and other narcotics valued at approximately Rs1.5 million were recovered. Officials alleged that the suspect was involved in managing a drug supply network operating in Karachi. However, Anmol rejected the allegations and claimed that she had been detained in Lahore around 15 days before being moved to Karachi. Following legal proceedings, a local court in Karachi ordered judicial remand in multiple cases registered against the suspect. Since then, the investigation has expanded beyond narcotics related allegations and now includes scrutiny of digital evidence, financial activities, and communication records recovered from electronic devices.
Sindh Inspector General of Police Javed Alam Odho previously stated that the investigation could reveal connections to several prominent individuals and networks allegedly linked to narcotics activities. He noted that multiple cases had already been registered against the suspect, including matters involving Anti Narcotics Force (ANF). According to officials, FIA has been included in the investigation to examine banking transactions and financial records associated with the case. NCCIA has also been tasked with reviewing digital evidence and investigating potential online drug sales activities that may have been conducted through electronic platforms and communication applications. Authorities continue to analyse the recovered data as part of broader efforts to establish connections, verify evidence, and determine the full scope of the alleged network under investigation. The forensic findings are expected to play a significant role in supporting the ongoing inquiry and assisting investigators in examining the digital footprint linked to the case.
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