FIA Cracks Down on Illegal Currency Operations and Visa Fraud Across Pakistan
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has launched a major nationwide crackdown on illegal currency dealings and visa fraud, resulting in multiple arrests and significant currency seizures.
Acting on the orders of FIA Director General Rafat Mukhtar Raja, FIA teams conducted raids in several cities, including Quetta and Chaman. A total of five individuals were apprehended for running unauthorized currency exchanges and operating Hawala/Hundi networks.
During the raids, authorities recovered various currencies including:
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700 US Dollars
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Rs. 684,000 in Pakistani currency
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230.5 million Iranian Rial
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Over 135,000 Afghanis
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200 Saudi Riyals
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150 Australian Dollars
Additionally, officials seized cheque books, bank slips, and receipts linked to unlicensed financial activities.
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In a related operation, the FIA Multan Zone arrested three individuals involved in human trafficking. One suspect allegedly defrauded victims of Rs. 8.2 million by offering fake overseas jobs in Dubai and Saudi Arabia. Two others were accused of swindling Rs. 2.36 million by falsely promising employment opportunities in Azerbaijan and the UAE.
Meanwhile, in Lahore and Islamabad, two more individuals were taken into custody over visa fraud cases. One is accused of collecting Rs. 1.68 million for a fake job offer in Lithuania, while the other allegedly took Rs. 700,000 for a fraudulent U.S. visa.
All suspects are currently in FIA custody as investigations continue. Authorities have reaffirmed their commitment to curbing illegal financial and immigration-related crimes to protect the public.
