BAHAWALPUR: The National Cyber Crime Investigative Agency (NCCIA) has arrested a 17-year-old boy in Bahawalpur over an alleged plot to kill his father by poisoning him.
According to the NCCIA spokesperson, the teenager allegedly sought guidance from artificial intelligence (AI) about administering a fatal substance after an initial attempt to poison his father reportedly failed.
The agency said the suspect was allegedly inspired by the crime drama Breaking Bad and had set up a homemade laboratory. Investigators reportedly recovered chemical materials that the teenager allegedly obtained from Australia and Islamabad.
According to the preliminary investigation, the suspect prepared a substance at home with the alleged intention of poisoning his father. After reportedly failing in his first attempt, he allegedly turned to AI for information on how to administer the substance more effectively.
The NCCIA Punjab said it launched an investigation after receiving information about the suspect’s alleged activities from a foreign agency through Pakistani authorities.
Following the information, officials traced the suspect and arrested him. The agency said further investigation into the case is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the alleged plot and the sources of the chemical materials.
The incident has also highlighted concerns surrounding the potential misuse of artificial intelligence, particularly by minors seeking information related to harmful activities.
Authorities are examining the suspect’s online activity and other aspects of the case as part of the ongoing investigation.
The NCCIA has not disclosed further details about the alleged substance or the specific method the teenager reportedly sought to use. Officials are expected to determine the full extent of the suspect’s preparations and whether any other individuals were involved.
The case underscores growing concerns among law enforcement agencies over the use of online platforms and emerging technologies in criminal activities involving young people.
