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FIA foils human trafficking attempt at Multan airport

September 26, 2024 by Abid Khan

Multan: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) foiled a human trafficking attempt and offloaded more than a dozen passengers from a plane bound for Saudi Arabia. According to FIA officials, 15 passengers on the plane were offloaded to go to Saudi Arabia. Upon investigation, the passengers said that they were going to Spain from Saudi Arabia. … Read more

FIA files supplementary challan in new Toshakhana case

September 24, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) filed a supplementary challan to the trial court in the Toshakhana II reference against the PTI founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi.

Special Judge Central Shahrukh Arjamand heard the case against the two accused.

The FIA, in its challan, stated that there were solid proofs against the accused for misconduct. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and his wife had taken financial benefits from illegal sources and corrupt practices.

It stated that the PTI founder received a Bulgarian jewelry set while misusing his position.

The FIA also attached the list of 24 prosecution witness along with the challan document. The witnesses included Section Officer Cabinet Division Banyaman, Prime Minister (PM)’s House Protocol Officer Talat Mehmood, Additional Director NAB Headquarter Qaiser Mehmood, Assistant Director Foreign Affairs Muhammad Faheem, PM’s former Military Secretary Muhammad Ahmed, former PM’s Personal Secretary Inaamullah Shah, Director NAB Shafqat Mehmood, case investigation officers Mohammad Mohsin Haroon, Assistant Director FIA Investigation Wajid Hussain and Assistant Director Shahid Pervaiz.

It was alleged in the case that the two accused had received the Bulgarian jewelry set as a gift during an official visit to Saudi Arabia from May 7, to 10, 2021. The set included a ring, bracelet, necklace and earings.

As per the allegations, Bushra Bibi kept the jewelry set with herself illegally. The Deputy Military Secretary on May 18, asked the Section Officer Toshakhana to get assessment of the value of the set, however, the set was never deposited in the Toshakhana.

The total value of the jewelry set in Pakistani currency is Rs 75.66 million. As per the Toshakhana rules 50 percent of the amount Rs 37.56 million was supposed to be paid to get the set.

It was claimed that the accused got the lower value assessment report by using their position and caused a loss of Rs 32.8 million to the exchequer.

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LHC summons DG FIA in Azam Bokhari fake video case

September 23, 2024 by Abid Khan

LAHORE: Lahore High Court(LHC) has summoned Director General Federal Investigation Agency(FIA) along with travel history over non-appearance in Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz(PML-N) leader Azma Bokhari fake video case.

Chief Justice of Lahore High Court Aalia Neelum heard the petition of Azma Bokhari against fake video, in which the public prosecutor and Azma Bokhari’s lawyer appeared in the court.

During the hearing, Justice Aalia Neelam inquired that where the DG FIA is. On this, the public prosecutor informed that he had gone to China for a meeting at the official level.

The Chief Justice said that DG FIA should appear in the next hearing, boarding passes and travel history should be presented.

During the hearing, Azma Bokhari’s lawyer said that FIA says we don’t know where Falak Javed is, we are trying to catch him. Justice Alia Neelam said that FIA comes unprepared every time.

Later, the court adjourned the hearing of the case till September 30.

It is pertinent to note that in the last hearing of this case, the LHC summoned FIA DG to appear in today’s hearing but he can’t appear as he is in China.

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FIA to freeze bank accounts of 72 wanted POs

September 20, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has decided to freeze the bank accounts of 72 wanted proclaimed offenders (POs)

According to the details, the FIA has decided to freeze the bank accounts of 72 wanted advertisers. The sources said public servants are also included in the list of wanted accused.

Sources said that action has also been taken against the proclaimed offenders suspects under the Anti-Money Laundering Act.

A letter has been sent to the Anti-Money Laundering Cell recommending the blacklisting of accused proclaimed offenders and the Anti-Corruption Cell has sought a list of POs involved in money laundering cases.

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IHC stops arrest of Sher Afzal Marwat without permission

September 14, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) stopped the law enforcers from arresting of Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) leader Sher Afzal Marwat without permission in any case.

Islamabad High Court Justice Saman Rafat Imtiaz issued a written order on the request of Sher Afazl Marwat, in which the court has stopped the PTI leader from being arrested without permission in any case.

The court issued notices to the Interior Secretary, Inspector General(IG) Islamabad, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Punjab and Federal Investigation Agency(FIA).

While seeking details of the cases against Sher Afzal Marwat, while ordering the parties to submit their comments on the application of Sher Afzal Marwat.

According to the court order, according to the petitioner, Sher Afzal Marwat is afraid of being arrested in a secret case, he should not be arrested in any case without the permission of the court.

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SHC stops FIA from inquiring into degree of justice Jahangiri

September 10, 2024 by Abid Khan

KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) stopped the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) from inquiring into the degree of Islamabad High Court Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri.

In the Sindh High Court, a hearing was held on the petition against the FIA inquiry on the degree of Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri.

The petition against the inquiry was filed by President Karachi Bar Amir Nawaz Warraich.

The court restrained the FIA from inquiring into the degree of the Islamabad High Court judge. The court issued notices to the Deputy Attorney General, Advocate General Sindh, FIA and others.

The Sindh High Court stopped any kind of publication in the light of the decision of the Fairmen’s Committee.

The court also ordered Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) not to make any publication in the print and electronic media in light of the decision of the Fairmen’s Committee.

It should be noted that the Justice Tariq Mahmood Jahangiri’s degree was declared ineffective by the In Fairmen’s Committee and Syndicate of Karachi University.

The Sindh High Court had suspended the recommendations of the University of Karachi committee and the decision of the syndicate.

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FIA-NCB Interpol arrests accused involved in kidnapping of woman

September 10, 2024 by Abid Khan

KARACHI: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) National Central Bureau (NCB) Interpol has arrested Ghulam Abbas, the accused involved in the kidnapping of a woman from Saudi Arabia.

According to the details, Ghulam Abbas, wanted in a case of serious crimes, was arrested from Saudi Arabia by Interpol. Ghulam Abbas was shifted to Islamabad Airport after his arrest.

Ghulam Abbas was wanted by Gujranwala police for the last 5 years, a case of kidnapping of a woman was registered against him in 2019 at Jinnah Road police station, Gujranwala.

FIA-NCB Interpol had issued a red notice for the arrest of the accused, the accused was later handed over to Gujranwala Police by FIA Immigration Islamabad.

The extradition of the accused has been possible due to the close coordination of Interpol Islamabad with Interpol Riyadh.

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FIA arrests woman involved in Hajj, Umrah fraud

September 5, 2024September 5, 2024 by Abid Khan

ABBOTTABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Crime Circle Abbottabad has arrested Shahnaz Begum, a fugitive accused of a multi-million rupee fraud under the guise of Hajj and Umrah packages.

The arrest was made following a coordinated operation led by Deputy Director FIA Abbottabad, Babar Khan.

The operation was executed by a team comprising Sub-Inspector Tahir Khan, Sub-Inspector Bilal Tanoli, Head Constable Amir Nazir, and FC Nadeem, along with Lady Constables Rimsha Khan and Zoneera Bibi. They conducted a raid that led to the successful arrest of Shahnaz Begum.

Shahnaz Begum, the wife of Muhammad Sajid and a resident of Banda Lal Khan, Mansehra, was wanted in connection with two significant cases filed in 2018 (Case No. 20) and 2017 (Case No. 50).

She faces accusations of defrauding individuals of millions of rupees by promising Hajj and Umrah packages that were never delivered.

The FIA is currently conducting further investigations into her activities.

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FIA arrests factor owner over generating electricity without license

September 3, 2024 by Abid Khan

HYDERABAD: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) arrested factory owner and line superintendent for generating electricity without license.

The FIA produced the arrested accused in the court, the consumer court handed over the accused to the FIA on a 5-day investigative remand.

The FIA says that since 2014, the factory owner Gohar Ullah was illegally generating electricity in his textile mill.

The FIA said that the 3.6 MW power plant at the factory was running on gas for which no No Objection Certificate was taken and no license application was made.

According to the FIA, the government has suffered an estimated loss of 670 million so far due to illegal power generation.

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FIA arrests MD PASSCO, others in wheat scam case

September 2, 2024 by Abid Khan

LAHORE: Federal Investigation Agency Anti-Corruption Circle Lahore arrested Managing Director Pakistan Agricultural Storage & Services Corporation Ltd (PASSCO) and others in wheat scam.

FIA Anti-Corruption Circle registered a case for large-scale irregularities in the sale of PASSCO wheat and arrested 7 accused including former MD PASSCO Saeed Ahmed Nawaz.

According to FIA spokesperson, General Manager Commercial Shahid Ibrahim and General Manager Commercial Imran Nazir were arrested while Zonal Head Iftikhar Uddin, Buyer Muhammad Saeed and Nasir Ali were also arrested.

The Prime Minister’s Inspection Commission had given the task of investigating flood-affected wheat tenders to FIA.

It should be noted that 40,000 metric tons of PASSCO wheat was affected in Sindh and Balochistan in 2022, PASSCO issued a tender in June 2023 for the sale of flood-affected wheat.

Contrary to the conditions, the buyers were given an illegal discount of 10% in the form of performance guarantee in the tender. By changing these conditions, only 39 million rupees were collected in the government treasury.

The FIA spokesperson said that according to the rules, Rs 276 million was to be deposited in the government treasury.

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FIA arrests IESCO officials on taking bribe

August 31, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) arrested the officials of Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) on accepting bribe from the field officers and recovered Rs 14.75 million from his possession.

The arrested persons included Audit Officer Zeeshan Ali, Assistant Audit Officer Nazar Hussain, Ishtiaq Ahmed, Jahangir Ahmed and Saqib Sagheer, said a press release issued here.

The officials were deputed by the Deputy Director Procurement and Coordination Lahore Office to carry out the audit of IESCO Operation Jhelum Circle and Regional Manager Transformer Workshop Islamabad.

The FIA team arrested the accused from GT Road, Gujar Khan and recovered the bribe money from them.

According to initial investigation, the accused received the said amount from the officials posted in the field.

The Anti-corruption Circle Islamabad has registered a case against the accused and more arrests are expected on identification of the arrested persons.

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FIA arrests three passengers from Sialkot airport

August 23, 2024 by Abid Khan

SIALKOT: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) arrested three passengers while conducting operations at Sialkot Airport.

The suspects arrested from Sialkot Airport were traveling on fake documents, the name of the accused Muhammad Rasheed was included in the stop list.

FIA officials said that the accused Muhammad Abu Bakr had reached Pakistan from Saudi Arabia, the accused made a deal to go to Bosnia through an agent for 3.2million.

According to the spokesman, the accused traveled from Lahore on Saudi Arabia Umrah visa, a fake Bosnia visa was also recovered from the mobile phone of the accused.

It should be noted that on August 17, FIA conducted a major operation at Karachi Airport and arrested a passenger coming to Pakistan from abroad on fake travel documents.

According to the spokesperson of FIA, the accused Noor Muhammad had reached Pakistan from Saudi Arabia through flight number PK 732. The emergency passport of the accused had a fake renewal stamp.

The spokesman had said that the accused failed to provide any kind of documents regarding the said stamp and in this regard the Pakistani mission in Jeddah was also contacted to check the passport of the accused.

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Court orders blocking CNIC, passports of Moonis Elahi

August 22, 2024 by Abid Khan

LAHORE: The Special Central Court Lahore has issued an order to block the identity cards and passports of 6 alleged accused including Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Moonis Elahi in the money laundering case.

The money laundering case against Moonis Elahi and other proclaimed offenders was heard in the Special Central Court Lahore. Special Central Court Judge Tanveer Ahmed heard the Federal Investigation Agency(FIA) ‘s challan.

The court ordered to block the ID cards and passports of 6 advertising accused including Moonis Elahi and ordered to put the names of the accused in the passport control list.

Among the accused are Moonis Elahi, Farast Ali Chatta, Imtiaz Ali Shah, Aamir Sohail and Aamir Fayyaz.

The court also issued an order freezing the properties and bank accounts of Moonis Elahi and Zaigham Abbas and also ordered the freezing of over 26 kanals of land owned by Moonis Elahi in Kasur.

The Special Central Court also ordered the confiscation of a plot and a house in Gulberg area of Lahore in the name of Moonis Elahi.

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KP Govt writes FIA to probe fake driving license scandal

August 8, 2024 by Abid Khan

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PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has written to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to investigate the fake driving license scam.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has said in the letter that fake websites are allegedly verifying licences, FIA cybercrime wing should also investigate fake websites.

On the other hand, in the announcement of the KP government, it has been stated that an investigation committee has also been established at the provincial level to investigate the fake driving license scam in which the Additional IG Special Branch, Law Secretary and MD IT. The committee will submit report to government within a month.

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FIA recovers 3 children, arrests human trafficker

August 7, 2024 by Abid Khan

Peshawar: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has recovered three children who were missing from Upper Dir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

According to FIA, the three children have been rescued from Fawara Chowk and the accused involved in the smuggling has also been arrested.

FIA officials said that the arrested accused Idrees was trying to smuggle children to Turkey, the accused was involved in taking the children to Turkey and getting them to work.

According to FIA officials, the accused also admitted to torturing children and making videos, while the accused used to send the videos to the parents of the children and demand million of rupees.

FIA said that it has registered an FIR against the accused and started the investigation.

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FIA recovers fake medicines worth millions of rupees

August 5, 2024 by Abid Khan

KARACHI: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) State Bank Circle Karachi raided a factory in Korangi area of Karachi and recovered fake medicines worth millions of rupees.

In the action with the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP), suspected drugs worth million were recovered besides machinery and other equipment.

Fake medicines were being manufactured and packed in the pharmaceutical factory located in the residential premises, a huge amount of suspected drugs were recovered from the said factory.

During the raid, a large batch of antibiotic drugs were seized, which were being packed, during the raid, the owner of the factory, Syed Ziad, and other accused were arrested.

According to the arrested suspects, the drugs were being supplied in different cities, the equipment and machinery used for packaging the drugs were also recovered in the operation.

According to FIA, a large number of main powder and liquid mixing machines, packing machines and printing machines have been exported.

A case has been registered against the accused and investigation has been started while raids are being conducted to arrest other involved accused.

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IHC orders removal of Senator Shibli Faraz’s name from ECL

August 2, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has ordered to remove the name of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf Senator Shibli Faraz from the Exit Control List (ECL).

Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri of Islamabad High Court heard the petition related to Shibli Faraz’s ban on going abroad.

The petitioner’s lawyer told the court that there are 4 FIRs against Shibli Faraz and he is on bail in all of them.

The court asked the public prosecutor what is the ground now, to which the public prosecutor said that government will follow what the court orders.

Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri said that the Ministry of Interior and DG Passports could not satisfy the court, the name should be removed from the ECL within a week and a report should be submitted to the court.

The Islamabad High Court adjourned the hearing by issuing an order to DG Passport and Director General Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to submit the implementation report.

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PTI leader Rauf Hassan sent to jail on judicial remand

July 30, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: The District Sessions Court Islamabad rejected the request for further physical remand of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Rauf Hassan and ordered him to be sent to jail on judicial remand.

PTI leader Rauf Hassan and other accused were produced by Federal Investigation Agency in the special court of Judicial Magistrate Shabir Bhatti after completion of their two-day physical remand.

The FIA prosecutor said that the technical report has been received, all the accused were in touch with each other.

PTI’s lawyer Ali Zafar said that the 7-day physical remand of Rauf Hassan and others has been completed, Rauf Hassan’s health is not good and he should be checked up.

The FIA prosecutor requested for physical remand of Rauf Hassan for another 5 days.

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Poverty, unemployment leads to human trafficking: Interior Minister

July 30, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi in his special termed the poverty, unemployment and unequal distribution of resources as major factors behind the rising figures of human trafficking.

He stated on “World Day Against Human Trafficking” that underdeveloped countries were badly affected by human trafficking, and organized gangs were also active in Pakistan.

He emphasized that FIA always remains vigilant in curbing these gangs and apprehended several suspects. He underscored the need for multi-faceted joint actions from the international community to prevent human trafficking.

Interior Minister said that human traffickers played with the lives of thousands of people, families have been separated from their loved ones.

He stressed that people must stand together against the heinous crime.

He reiterated that let us work together to raise awareness against human trafficking, address its causes, and strive for a society where no one is exploited due to human trafficking.

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FIA arrests assistant director of NADRA over issuing CNIC to Afghans

July 27, 2024 by Abid Khan

KARACHI: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested the assistant director of National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) involved in issuing Computerized National Identity Card to Afghan citizens.

FIA spokesperson said the accused along with his accomplices had issued CNICs to Afghans.

The spokesperson of FIA said that efforts are on to arrest other accomplices of the accused.

Spokesman said during another FIA operation, an accused was arrested and several identification and travel documents were recovered by raiding the office of an illegal travel agency.

The FIA spokesman said that during the raid on the office of the illegal travel agency in Lyari, several passports and identity cards were recovered from the possession of the arrested accused.

During the search, laptops and other travel documents were also recovered from the office of the travel agency.

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Court extends physical remand of Rauf Hassan for 3-days

July 25, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: The District and Sessions Court of Islamabad approved the physical remand of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf(PTI) leader Rauf Hassan for another 3 days.

Rauf Hassan and other accused were produced before the court after completion of 2-day physical remand.

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) investigation officer requested further physical remand of Rauf Hassan and other accused.

The FIA prosecutor told the court that social media accounts of the accused have not yet been recovered, email accounts are yet to be logged, people are running WhatsApp groups for money, people from abroad are also involved.

The investigating officer said that fake accounts created on social media were found from the accused’s mobile phone. The Rauf Hassan heads the social media team and instructions are given to the social media team by Rauf Hassan.

“There is a campaign against the judiciary and administration, we have only one social media technical expert, more time is needed to check social media accounts,” FIA prosecutor said.

The District and Sessions Court Islamabad granted the request of the FIA investigation officer and extended the physical remand of 9 co-accused including Rauf Hassan for another 3 days.

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Court hands over Rauf Hassan to FIA on two-day physical remand

July 23, 2024 by Abid Khan

Court grants two-day physical remand of Raoof Hasan to FIA

ISLAMABAD: A district and sessions court in Islamabad handed over Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf(PTI) leader Rauf Hassan and other party workers to Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on 2-day physical remand in a case related to his alleged involvement in anti-state propaganda.

The FIA produced Rauf Hassan in the court of Sessions Court Judicial Magistrate Abbas Shah where PTI’s lawyer Latif Khosa appeared in the court.

The FIA prosecutor requested the court for the physical remand of Rauf Hassan and said that the devices of the social media accounts have to be recovered. “There will be further investigation, if the devices are found and physical remand can be required for 30 days in the FIA case”.

Lawyer Latif Khosa opposed Rauf Hassan’s request for physical remand and said that the office of PTI was sealed. The case is in the High Court while 11 judges of the full court said that PTI was a political party and will remain so.

Latif Khosa further said that Rauf Hassan name was included on the statement of an accused. The devices and mobiles of arrested PTI workers are with FIA.

During the hearing, FIA requested for physical remand of Rauf Hassan for 10 days while lawyer requested to discharge Rauf Hassan and others from the case.

The court approved the 2-day physical remand of Rauf Hassan and other PTI workers while sending two women to jail on judicial remand.

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President Zardari stresses upon increasing jobs quota for minorities

July 23, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari reiterated that the minority communities living in Pakistan enjoyed equal rights and stressed upon increasing jobs quota for them in different government departments.

Addressing a ceremony after signing Christian Marriage (Amendment) Act 2024 at the Aiwan-i-Sadr, the president said that he would write to the federal government to enhance the jobs quota in different departments including police, FIA etc, for the minorities.

“I will definitely write to the government and ask them for this,” he said, adding there should be a quota for the minorities in every department.

The president said that all the citizens of the country had equal rights and urged the minorities to continue playing their role for the progress and prosperity of the country as this soil and land belonged to them as much as to him.

He also advised them not be disheartened at certain issues pertaining to politics as in every society, there might be some problems.

President Zardari mentioned that PPP had given sacrifices for the country as their leaders and workers laid down lives for the people.

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FIA recovers two missing children through INTERPOL’s IBMS

July 17, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) safely recovered two missing children upon their arrival from Bishkek, and the placement of newly introduced INTERPOL’s Integrated Border Management System (IBMS) was appreciated by the aggrieved family.

This significant achievement marks a pivotal moment in enhancing airport security and combating international child abduction cases.

The FIA spokesman said, under the newly established INTERPOL system IBMS, Islamabad Airport witnessed a crucial rescue operation initiated by the FIA (Federal Investigation Agency). The children, Mohammed Haseefa and Ahmed Amees Abid, who had been reported missing by Punjab Police and registered under a case at Burki police station in Lahore, were successfully located upon their arrival.

This operation highlighted the seamless coordination between INTERPOL Islamabad and FIA Immigration Islamabad, facilitated by the system’s advanced capabilities.

The system, which linked the emigration database with INTERPOL’s global database, proved instrumental in identifying missing children, as well as tracking stolen passports and apprehending suspects wanted for serious crimes worldwide.

The implementation of the INTERPOL Find System earlier this year marked a significant milestone in Pakistan’s efforts to bolster airport security and combat transnational crime.

Director General FIA, Ahmed Ishaq Jahangir, commended the team for their swift action and effective collaboration, emphasizing the system’s role in ensuring prompt responses to international alerts.

“This successful operation underscores the critical importance of our enhanced border security measures,” stated a spokesperson from FIA. “By leveraging INTERPOL’s advanced tools, we can now swiftly identify and intercept individuals linked to global criminal activities upon their entry into Pakistan.”

The children, upon being taken into custody, were promptly handed over to the local authorities, reflecting the coordinated efforts between law enforcement agencies to ensure the safety and well-being of minors involved in such sensitive cases.

The seamless integration of technology and operational expertise played a pivotal role in the operation’s success, setting a precedent for future collaborations in combating cross-border crimes.

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Fake FIA officer arrested in Lahore

July 16, 2024 by Abid Khan

LAHORE: The police arrested 2 fake policemen including fake Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) assistant director.

According to the police, the name of the arrested fake assistant director is Mahmud ur Rehman, who was roaming around with 2 fake officials on a black car with a hotter and an official number plate.

Accused Mahmud ur Rahman has been dodging the public and the police even by becoming a fake assistant superintendent of police (ASP) of the police.

According to the police, a case has been registered against Mahmud-ur-Rehman and fake policemen Shakeel Anwar and Rizwan in Sattoo Katla police station.

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FIA arrests Sanam Javed from Central Jail Gujranwala

July 13, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) arrested Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf(PTI) activist Sanam Javed.

FIA team from Islamabad and Lahore had reached Gujranwala. Sources said that FIA arrested Sanam Javed. Sources said that the FIA team left Sanam Javed from the Central Jail.

Sources said that Sanam Javed has been arrested in the FIA case. Sources said that Sanam Javed was arrested by FIA Cyber Crimes Wing, she is being arrested from Gujranwala and brought to Islamabad.

According to sources, Sanam Javed has been arrested in various cases of Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act.

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FIA starts inquiry for over-billing in electricity bills

July 6, 2024 by Abid Khan

LAHORE: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Anti-Corruption Circle has started an inquiry on the alleged over-billing of protected customers by the Lahore Electric Supply Company(LESCO).

According to the sources, consumers who consume less than 200 units of electricity have been allegedly overbilled. Due to overbilling, the category of these protected customers has changed and they have to bear the additional burden of millions of rupees.

The FIA Anti-Corruption Circle has started an inquiry into the alleged overbilling of protected customers.

According to the FIA spokesperson, notices have been issued to Director Customer Services LESCO and Director General IT, in which billing data and other details have also been sought from LESCO officers.

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