FIA Arrests NGO Head for Alleged Child Trafficking Under Guise of Welfare Work
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested Mubina Qasim, the head of a private NGO, on serious charges of illegally sending orphaned children abroad under the pretense of humanitarian work.
The arrest was made after her pre-arrest bail request was rejected, following a formal complaint by the US Consulate General in Karachi.
🔍 Shocking Allegations
According to the First Information Report (FIR), Qasim ran an unregistered NGO called Hope, which allegedly trafficked at least 23 orphaned children between 2006 and 2015. These children were reportedly sent to families in:
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🇺🇸 United States
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🇬🇧 United Kingdom
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🇨🇦 Canada
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🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
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🇵🇰 Karachi (domestic placements)
📄 Fake Documents & Unlicensed Operations
Investigators allege the NGO operated without registration from the Sindh Social Welfare Department and lacked a licensed shelter for children. Further claims include:
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Use of forged guardianship documents
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Falsified medical records to support visa applications
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Placement of children through an unauthorized internal network
The US Consulate flagged suspicious activity related to adoptions processed via Hope, leading to a formal inquiry by the FIA.
🚨 Negligence & Abuse Concerns
The FIR also highlights severe neglect, claiming that children under the NGO’s care were:
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Fed leftover food
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Kept in inadequate shelter conditions
These details have raised concerns about both child safety and violations of international adoption protocols.
👮 Investigation Ongoing
Mubina Qasim is currently in FIA custody for further interrogation. Authorities have suggested that more arrests may follow as the investigation deepens.
Stay tuned for updates as this high-profile case continues to unfold.
