The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Multan Zone has arrested six suspects in separate investigations involving overseas employment visa fraud and the alleged issuance of Pakistani Computerised National Identity Cards (CNICs) to Afghan nationals.
According to reports published on October 28, 2026, four suspects were arrested by the FIA’s Multan Composite Circle over alleged scams involving work visas for Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Iraq, Belarus and Spain. Separately, the Bahawalpur Composite Circle arrested two suspects over their alleged involvement in issuing Pakistani identity cards to Afghan nationals.
The reported cases include allegations that individuals collected hundreds of thousands of rupees from citizens promising overseas employment opportunities but failed to arrange the promised visas or return the money. One investigation involves an alleged Rs75.1 million fraud linked to promises of work visas for Belarus and Spain.
The FIA said investigations are continuing to establish the circumstances of the cases and identify any additional individuals involved. The allegations against the suspects have not been established as convictions. <text color=”secondary” size=”sm”>Sources: Dawn and TechJuice.</text>
Four Suspects Arrested Over Overseas Employment Visa Scams
The FIA’s Multan Composite Circle arrested four suspects in separate cases involving alleged employment visa fraud.
Investigators said the suspects allegedly received money from people seeking overseas employment and promised to arrange work visas for different destinations. The reported cases involve Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Iraq, Belarus and Spain.
Overseas employment fraud can cause serious financial difficulties for job seekers who pay substantial amounts in the hope of securing employment abroad. In the cases reported by the FIA, complainants alleged that the promised visas were not arranged and the money was not returned.
The agency has taken action against the suspects as part of its efforts to investigate alleged fraud and apprehend individuals wanted in connection with such cases.
Three of the reported cases involved amounts of Rs800,000, Rs300,000 and Rs900,000, while a separate investigation concerns an alleged Rs75.1 million fraud.
Muhammad Imran Arrested Over Alleged Rs800,000 Saudi Visa Fraud
The FIA arrested Muhammad Imran, a proclaimed offender from Vehari district, on October 27, 2026.
According to the agency, Imran allegedly received Rs800,000 from a complainant on the promise of arranging a work visa for Saudi Arabia.
The complainant alleged that the suspect failed to secure the visa and did not return the money.
The case was registered by the FIA’s Multan Anti-Human Trafficking Circle. Investigators had been pursuing Imran before his reported arrest in Vehari.
The arrest forms part of the agency’s wider investigation into alleged fraudulent overseas employment arrangements in southern Punjab.
Authorities are expected to examine the relevant financial transactions and supporting evidence as the case proceeds.
Zeeshan Akram Held in Dubai Work Visa Case
The FIA arrested another suspect, Zeeshan Akram, also a resident of Vehari, on October 26.
According to the agency, Akram allegedly received Rs300,000 from a complainant to arrange a work visa for Dubai.
The complainant alleged that the promised arrangement was not completed and the amount was not refunded.
The case is among the separate employment visa investigations handled by the FIA’s Multan Composite Circle.
The agency’s action highlights the importance of verifying overseas employment offers and checking the credentials of individuals or businesses claiming to arrange work visas.
Job seekers should confirm whether recruitment agents are properly authorised and ensure that any employment offer and visa process can be independently verified before making payments.
Qamar Zaman Arrested in Iraqi Work Visa Case
On October 26, the FIA’s Bahawalpur Composite Circle arrested Qamar Zaman, a proclaimed offender from Khanpur in Rahim Yar Khan district.
Investigators alleged that Zaman received Rs900,000 from a complainant on the promise of arranging Iraqi work visas for the complainant’s two sons.
According to the reported case details, the visas were not arranged and the money was not returned.
The investigation is intended to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged transaction and determine what happened to the amount paid.
The case illustrates the financial risks faced by families who invest significant savings in overseas employment arrangements in the hope of securing better career opportunities for their relatives.
The allegations remain subject to the relevant investigation and judicial process.
Munawar Ali Case Involves Alleged Rs75.1 Million Fraud
The most substantial reported amount is linked to the case involving Munawar Ali, who was arrested on October 20.
According to the FIA, Ali and his alleged accomplices defrauded a complainant of Rs75.1 million through bank transactions on the pretext of arranging work visas for Belarus and Spain.
The agency said the promised visas were not arranged and the money was not returned.
The case involves a significantly larger alleged financial loss than the individual amounts reported in the Saudi Arabia, Dubai and Iraq visa cases.
Investigators are examining the allegations and the role of the individuals reportedly involved in the transactions.
The case also highlights the importance of maintaining payment records, written agreements and other documentation when dealing with overseas employment agents. Such records may assist authorities when investigating suspected fraud.
The accused have not been convicted on the basis of the allegations reported.
Two Arrested Over Alleged CNIC Issuance to Afghan Nationals
In a separate investigation, the FIA’s Bahawalpur Composite Circle arrested Asif Bashir and Shahzad Ahmad on October 21.
The two suspects were allegedly involved in the issuance of Pakistani CNICs to Afghan nationals in violation of the applicable legal requirements.
Unlike the four employment visa cases, these arrests relate to identity-document issuance rather than promises of overseas jobs.
The FIA is investigating the circumstances surrounding the alleged issuance of the identity cards and the possible involvement of other individuals.
The agency has not disclosed all the details of the evidence gathered in the case. Further findings will be needed to establish how the documents were allegedly obtained and whether additional people were involved.
The arrests form part of the separate investigations being conducted by the Bahawalpur Composite Circle.
FIA Continues Investigations Into All Six Cases
The six arrests cover two distinct categories of alleged offences: overseas employment visa fraud and the alleged issuance of Pakistani identity cards to Afghan nationals.
The visa cases involve claims that money was collected in exchange for promised work visas that were not delivered. The reported amounts include Rs800,000 for a Saudi Arabia visa, Rs300,000 for a Dubai visa, Rs900,000 for Iraqi visas and Rs75.1 million in the Belarus and Spain case.
The separate CNIC investigation concerns allegations against two suspects arrested in Bahawalpur.
The FIA’s ongoing work will focus on examining the available evidence, tracing relevant transactions and determining whether additional individuals should be investigated.
For people seeking employment abroad, the cases serve as a reminder to verify recruitment agents, check visa arrangements through authorised channels and retain receipts and written documentation for payments.
The final outcome of each case will depend on the evidence gathered and the legal proceedings that follow.
