Blasphemy Inc.: Accusations for Profit in Pakistan
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Using blasphemy accusations as a weapon is nothing new in Pakistan. The situation now goes beyond that. Members of a growing organized blasphemy business network are actively trying to trap people into committing “blasphemy” on social media. Some Pakistani officials, including members of the country’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), freelance on behalf of the blasphemy network. Using their law enforcement power, they conduct arrests that are essentially kidnappings. The main purpose here is to extort bribes from the target in exchange for dropping criminal charges. In the custody of such people, the treatment is appalling.
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