[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text dp_text_size=”size-4″]The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested two individuals, including a Customs officer, over their suspected involvement in a dollar smuggling scheme at the Torkham border, as reported by local media on Friday.
The detained Customs officer, identified as Wajid Toor, was stationed at Torkham. FIA officials revealed that Toor was allegedly assisting individuals in smuggling dollars across the border. The second suspect, Asfandyar, was allegedly involved in the unlawful clearance of dollars, reportedly facilitated by complicit customs officials. During its operation, FIA seized $123,000.
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According to FIA disclosures, the accused received US dollars from agents at Customs offices at the Torkham border. In exchange for smuggling $100,000, the accused earned a Rs. 50,000 commission.
Both individuals are currently in FIA custody, and an investigation into the scope of the smuggling network is already underway.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
