FIA Arrests Human Smuggling Network Involved in Overseas Employment Scam

Gujranwala: In a coordinated effort, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in Gujrat and Gujranwala has achieved significant progress by arresting two individuals engaged in extorting millions through fraudulent overseas employment schemes.

Under the guidance of Director Gujranwala Zone Sajid Akram, a crackdown is in progress against those involved in human smuggling.

The arrested individuals, Rana Yunus and Ahmed Khan, were implicated in visa fraud, human smuggling, and deceptive practices that deceived victims out of millions under the pretext of overseas employment.

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FIA authorities disclosed that Rana Yunus, who was found with four passports and Rs. 300,000, and Ahmed Khan were involved in serious crimes, including visa fraud and human smuggling. The suspects specifically targeted individuals across various cities, enticing them with false promises of overseas employment in Australia.

Rana Yunus extorted an astounding Rs. 11.5 million from unsuspecting citizens, while Ahmed Khan, the human smuggler, demanded Rs. 5 million to facilitate travel to Canada.

Exploiting the trust of citizens, the suspects utilized various agents who played a crucial role in ensnaring innocent individuals.

Following the suspects’ arrest, FIA authorities have launched an investigation, conducting raids to apprehend other individuals associated with this illicit network. The crackdown underscores the commitment of law enforcement agencies to dismantle human smuggling operations and safeguard vulnerable citizens from falling prey to such fraudulent activities.