The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) arrested several suspects and seized local and foreign currency, including $700, during a crackdown on illegal currency operations. Acting on the orders of DG Rafat Mukhtar Raja, FIA teams in Quetta and Chaman arrested five people for running unauthorized Hawala/Hundi networks.
Recovered cash included Rs. 684,000, 230.5 million Iranian Rials, over 135,000 Afghanis, 200 Saudi Riyals, and 150 Australian Dollars, along with cheque books and receipts linked to illegal transactions.
In Multan, three suspects were caught for human trafficking and job scams, defrauding people of over Rs. 10 million through fake job offers in Dubai, Saudi Arabia, and Azerbaijan. In Lahore and Islamabad, two were arrested for visa fraud involving fake offers for the US and Lithuania. All suspects remain in custody as investigations continue.
FIA stated that such operations will continue nationwide to curb illegal currency trade, money laundering, and fraudulent overseas employment schemes. The agency urged the public to report suspicious activities through its helpline.
