By U.Zee
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Islamabad Zone has arrested an accused who allegedly collected Rs9 million from a citizen on the promise of arranging a UK work visa, but neither sent him abroad nor returned the money.
The Anti-Human Trafficking Circle (AHTC) Rawalpindi arrested accused Muhammad Ramzan for his alleged involvement in human smuggling and visa fraud. According to the complaint, the accused, in connivance with an accomplice, allegedly received Rs9 million from the complainant on the pretext of arranging a work visa for the United Kingdom (UK).
However, the complainant was neither sent abroad for employment nor refunded the amount, the official said. The FIA registered FIR No. 08/2026 against the accused under Sections 18 and 22 of the Emigration Ordinance, 1979, following completion of Inquiry No. 1448/2025. The official said further investigation was underway, while the role of other persons allegedly involved in the case was also being determined.
FIA Islamabad Zone said action against elements involved in human smuggling, visa fraud and cheating citizens in the name of overseas employment would continue without discrimination.
