DIMAPUR: The Special Judge, POCSO, Kohima, Mezivolu T. Therieh, has convicted Tova Sema, 34, at the time of commission of the offence in 2023, of Chekiye Village, Chümoukedima, in a cyber crime case involving Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). The conviction was delivered on September 15, 2026, under Section 67B of the Information Technology Act, 2000 and Section 15(1) of the POCSO Act, 2012.
On September 21, 2026, the Court sentenced the accused to two years’ rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 50,000 under Section 67B IT Act, with three months’ simple imprisonment in default of payment. Additionally, a fine of Rs. 5,000 was imposed under Section 15(1) POCSO Act, with one month’s simple imprisonment in default.
The case originated from information received through Stockholm Interpol and communicated to Indian authorities via the CBI/Interpol channel, concerning suspected CSAM activity on Wickr.me. Investigation by the Cyber Crime Police Station, PHQ, Kohima, led to seizure and forensic examination of electronic devices, which revealed 1,212 images, nine videos and associated chats across 18 Wickr.me groups, depicting minors in sexually exploitative situations.
In its judgment, the Court observed: “The convict was found in possession of numerous images and videos depicting minor children in sexually explicit and exploitative situations. Such possession and circulation affects the dignity of the children and contributes to their continued exploitation. The nature and quantity of the material as well as uploading, sharing and transmission activity are therefore relevant considerations in determining the sentence.”
The Court also referred to the Supreme Court judgment in Just Rights for Children Alliance & Anr. v. S. Harish & Ors., concerning the scope of provisions on Child Sexual Exploitative and Abusive Material (CSEAM).
The investigation was conducted by Inspector Nchumbemo Ngullie, Cyber Crime Police Station, PHQ, Kohima. The State was represented by Abraham, Additional Public Prosecutor, Kohima. The prosecution examined six witnesses and relied on documentary, electronic and forensic evidence, with the Court holding that the case was proved beyond reasonable doubt.
It is among the early cases in Nagaland involving international cybercrime information, digital forensic investigation and prosecution concerning CSAM.
The Office of the Public Prosecutor, Kohima appreciated the collective efforts of the Cyber Crime Police Station, investigating officers, forensic and technical personnel, prosecuting agency and stakeholders whose coordinated efforts brought the case to its logical conclusion.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026