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FIA arrests seven human traffickers including woman

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LAHORE: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has conducted a major crackdown against human traffickers and agents, resulting in the arrest of seven suspects, including one female trafficker arrested. According to officials, the arrests were made during raids in Mandi Bahauddin, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Kharian, and Gujrat. The arrested individuals have been identified as Mohsin, Sadaqat, Naeem, … Read more

FIA, Interpol issue red notices to 15 human traffickers

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ISLAMABAD:  Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has issued red notices through Interpol  to 15 human traffickers involved in the Greek, Libyan and Moroccan boat accident and they were  hiding in Libya, Greece and Mauritania.

The proceedings against the human traffickers involved in the Mauritania boat accident have been initiated, in which significant progress has also been made.

According to Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) officials, teams will go to these countries to arrest the accused.

On the other hand, FIA arrested the accused Ansar involved in human trafficking from Gujranwala during the investigation of the boat incident. The accused had taken 5.4 million to send a citizen named Aamir to Spain, while the victim Aamir has survived the Mauritanian boating incident.

Similarly, FIA arrested three human traffickers from Faisalabad and Sahiwal.

It should be remembered that on December 16, an accident happened to the boat of illegal migrants from the African country of Mauritania to Spain, as a result of which 50 migrants, including 44 Pakistanis, died.

According to the news agency, the boat of 86 migrants left Mauritania on January 2. There were a total of 66 Pakistanis in the boat, but 36 people have been rescued in the boat accident.

Of the 44 Pakistanis who died in the boat accident, 12 youths were residents of Gujarat, besides people from Sialkot and Mandi Bahauddin were also present in the boat.

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PM Shehbaz directs strict action against human traffickers

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed for taking of strict legal action against all human trafficking groups in the country to set an example, besides called for immediate legal action to confiscate the properties and assets of human traffickers.

The prime minister chaired a review meeting on measures taken against human trafficking in the country. He appreciated the recent actions taken by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) against government officials involved in human trafficking.

Following disciplinary actions, he further directed that strict punitive measures should also be taken against facilitators.

In the meeting, the prime minister was briefed on the measures taken against human trafficking, progress in the legal actions against facilitators, and in legislation for the eradication of human trafficking.

The meeting was attended by Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, Federal Minister for Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan Engineer Amir Muqam, and senior officials from the relevant departments.

The prime minister said the prosecution process against all individuals involved in this heinous trade should be made more effective, adding the top lawyers should be appointed for prosecution after consultation with the Ministry of Law and Justice.

The prime minister said the Foreign Office should contact relevant countries to expedite the extradition of Pakistanis running human trafficking operations abroad.

He further directed that the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, in collaboration with the Ministry of Interior, launch an awareness campaign to educate the public about using only legal channels for overseas employment.

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UK government announces crackdown on human traffickers

UK government announces crackdown on human traffickers

The British government has decided to take the major action against human traffickers. According to a foreign media report, the British Home Secretary has termed human traffickers a serious threat to the UK’s security and announced that legislation will be introduced soon in this regard. The British Home Secretary stated that those involved in human … Read more

FIA arrests two human traffickers

Children kidnapping gang arrested in Karachi

LAHORE: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Gujranwala Zone arrested two human traffickers during an ongoing crackdown in Gujrat on Friday.

According to FIA spokesperson, two traffickers– Mohammad Raza and Mehdi Hassan, were arrested in recent raids conducted across the region. Accused Raza fraudulently took 1.3 million rupees from a citizen, claiming to offer a job in Canada.

He had been wanted by the FIA Composite Circle Gujrat since 2016. Meanwhile, Mehdi Hassan swindled 130,000 rupees from a complainant by promising to send him to Iran. He had been on the run since 2020 and was wanted by the FIA Composite Circle Gujranwala.

Both suspects failed to fulfill their promises and disappeared after collecting money from the victims.

Director Abdul Qadir Qamar emphasized that all available resources were being utilized to arrest the suspects involved in similar crimes. Investigations were underway.

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FIA launches crackdown on human traffickers in boat tragedy case

UK government announces crackdown on human traffickers

ISLAMABAD: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) made significant progress in its ongoing crackdown against the human trafficking agents involved in the Libyan boat accident.

Acting on the Prime Minister’s directives, authorities intensified efforts to curb human trafficking networks linked to the Libyan boat tragedy.

The FIA confirmed the arrest of 144 individuals, including 16 lawyers, during its operations. Among those apprehended was one of the Red Book’s most wanted human traffickers. In total, 197 cases were registered in connection with the incident, while the passports of 55 accused individuals were blacklisted.

Meanwhile the efforts extended to international agents as well. The red notices were issued through Interpol for 20 foreign-based traffickers.

FIA said the arrests of these agents were initiated with the assistance of global law enforcement agencies. The FIA also began blocking identity cards and bank accounts linked to individuals facilitating the human trafficking network.

The agency’s Director General, Ahmad Ishaq Jahangir, directed airport officers across the country to remain vigilant and prevent suspects from fleeing abroad. He instructed airport in-charges to ensure strict surveillance measures were in place.

FIA spokesperson confirmed that the process of blacklisting passports of facilitators was underway. Authorities pledged to use all available resources to apprehend those responsible for the tragedy.

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FIA arrest five human traffickers linked to Libya boast wreck

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The FIA Gujarat Circle on Monday arrested five suspects, including individuals listed in the Red Book as the most wanted human traffickers in connection with a tragic boat accident in Libya. These suspects, identified as Seth Masood, Sajawal Adnan, Bilal Rashid, Gulrez Qaiser, and Mudassar, were arrested from various areas in Gujarat. Their alleged involvement … Read more

FIA releases Red Book of most wanted human traffickers

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  • FIA issued 12th Red Book of  most wanted human traffickers.
  • The circle has been tightened around human traffickers.
  • FIA registered many cases against human trafficker in Gujranwala.

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has released the Red Book of most wanted human traffickers, which includes 156 human traffickers.

According to the details, the circle has been tightened around the human traffickers who send them to other countries including Europe by giving an illusion of a better future.

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has released the 12th Red Book of the most wanted human traffickers involved in human trafficking.

Officials say that many cases have been registered against the accused in the anti-human trafficking circles of FIA. According to the Red Book, FIA has 20 accused in the Lahore zone, 71 in the Gujranwala zone, 12 in the Faisalabad zone, and three accused in the Multan zone.

Similarly,  FIA wanted 34 human traffickers Islamabad zone, 12 in the Karachi zone, and two each in the Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa(KP) zones.

According to FIA, the crackdown against human traffickers is underway while the identity cards and passports of the wanted accused have been blacklisted.

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FIA arrested two notorious human traffickers

FIA arrested two notorious human traffickers
  • FIA Anti-Human Trafficking Circle Gujarat took action.
  • Kashif Butt and Imran Aziz are among arrested suspects.
  • The accused extorted millions to send people Europe illegally.

GUJRAT: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested two notorious human traffickers involved in the Greece boat tragedy.

According to the details, FIA Anti-Human Trafficking Circle Gujarat took action on the case of the Greece boat tragedy.

In the operations, the notorious human traffickers involved in the Greece boat accident were arrested. The spokesperson of FIA said that Kashif Butt and Imran Aziz are among the arrested suspects.

The spokesperson said that the accused were arrested from Mandi Bahauddin. The accused extorted millions of rupees to send many Pakistanis to Europe illegally.

According to FIA, cases were registered against the accused in FIA Gujarat Circle. The accused went into hiding after the Greece boat tragedy. The accused were arrested using modern technology.

Further investigation is going on with the accused.

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FIA arrested three more human traffickers from Multan

FIA arrested three more human traffickers from Multa
  • Anti-Human Trafficking Cell Multan arrested 3 accused.
  • Javed Iqbal, Shafqat Shahzad and Asif are among arrested accused.
  • Cases have been registered against accused under Immigration Ordinance.

LAHORE: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Multan arrested three more suspects involved in human trafficking, who cheated innocent citizens and extorted millions of rupees.

According to the details, the team of FIA Anti-Human Trafficking Cell Multan arrested three accused in a successful operation.

According to the FIA ​​Anti-Human Trafficking Cell, Javed Iqbal, Shafqat Shahzad and Muhammad Asif are among the arrested accused. The accused were arrested from Khanewal and Muzaffargarh.

According to the authorities, the accused Javed was hiding after receiving 2.4 million from citizens for Umrah payment while the accused Shafqat and Muhammad Asif extorted money from people on the pretense of employment abroad.

The FIA ​​cell says that the accused received Rs 0.8 million for employment in United Arab Emirates(UAE), and cases have been registered against the accused under the Immigration Ordinance.

On the other hand, the FIA ​​Anti-Human Trafficking Cell in Karachi arrested human trafficker Altaf Hussain from Clifton.

The raids are being launched to arrest other accused.

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FIA arrested six more human traffickers

FIA arrested six more human traffickers
  • Human traffickers arrested from different areas of Punjab.
  • Human traffickers extorted millions of rupees from citizens.
  • The accused also had connections with international trafficking group.

GUJRAT: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested six more operatives of the notorious gang involved in the Greece boat tragedy.

In this regard, FIA sources say that human traffickers have been arrested from different areas of Kharian, Malikwal, Jhelum, Lahore, and Gujarat.

The human traffickers extorted millions of rupees from innocent citizens by pretending to send them abroad to Europe. The accused received 2.5 million to 2.7 million per person from several citizens.

According to FIA, the accused include Aslam Darikanwala, Hasnain Shah, Safdar, Arshad Gujjar, Muhammad Ashraf, and Mumtaz Hussain. Cases have been registered against the accused.

According to the sources, the accused were working as a big group in human trafficking while several cases have already been registered against the arrested accused. The accused also had connections with the international trafficking group.

The spokesperson of FIA says that the human trafficker Islam Darikanwala has sent most of the citizens abroad through illegal channels.

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FIA arrests four suspected human traffickers from Peshawar

FIA arrests four suspected human traffickers from Peshawar

PESHAWAR: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Friday nabbed four suspected human traffickers from Mohalla Jhangi, Qissa Khwani Bazar, as part of a crackdown against trafficking. FIA officials said that during the operation, fake licenses, bogus Afghan identity cards, fake marriage certificates and fabricated seals of the Ministry of Interior were also recovered. According to … Read more