Staff Report
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Islamabad Zone on Thursday urged citizens to verify the credentials of visa agents before making any payments or travelling abroad, reiterating its commitment to combating human trafficking on the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons.
On the directions of the Director FIA Islamabad Zone, Deputy Director Anti-Human Trafficking Circle (AHTC) Islamabad Tariq Masood recorded a special video message to raise public awareness about the dangers of human trafficking and fraudulent overseas employment schemes.
In his message, Tariq Masood advised people intending to travel abroad for employment or education not to trust unregistered or illegal visa agents. He urged them to verify the agent’s registration and the authenticity of their visa before making any advance payment.
He said human trafficking was a serious crime that not only deprived people of their hard-earned money but also put their lives at risk. He added that the FIA Anti-Human Trafficking Circle Islamabad was continuing its crackdown against human traffickers and would pursue such networks without discrimination.
The official urged citizens to immediately report any suspicious visa agent or human trafficking-related activity to the FIA so that prompt legal action could be taken. He also highlighted the campaign’s key message: “Verify Before You Travel.”
