Islamabad:The Federal Investigation Agency Anti-Human Trafficking, has successfully uncovered an organized human trafficking network following an operation based on inquiry number 757/2026.
During the crackdown, FIA officials arrested three suspects identified as Arsalan Ashfaq, Syed Ghulam Mohiuddin Haider alias Harris, and Muhammad Sadiq for their alleged involvement in illegal migration and visa fraud.
According to an FIA spokesperson, the suspects were involved in the preparation of fake and tempered visas to facilitate illegal travel abroad. Investigative findings revealed that the group specialized in altering UAE family visas to transform them into single visit visas.
During the raid, authorities seized more than 21 passports, mobile phones, checkbooks, stamps, and other significant evidence linked to their criminal activities. The operation further exposed the existence of two unregistered travel agencies, a travelling and tourism Consultancy, which were being used as fronts for the illicit trade.
The FIA spokesperson added that additional facilitators connected to the network have been identified during the preliminary investigation. While the three primary suspects are in custody, further raids are currently underway to apprehend the remaining members of the syndicate.
