The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Multan Zone has arrested four suspects accused of defrauding citizens through overseas employment and work visa promises.
According to the agency, the arrests took place in separate cases involving jobs and visas for Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Iraq, Belarus and Spain. Investigators allege that the suspects collected large sums from applicants but failed to arrange the promised visas or return their money.
The FIA also arrested two additional suspects in a separate investigation involving the alleged issuance of Pakistani identity cards to Afghan nationals.
Suspects Allegedly Collected Millions
One suspect, Muhammad Imran, was arrested in Vehari on October 27. The FIA alleges that he took Rs. 800,000 from a complainant to arrange a Saudi Arabian work visa but neither secured the visa nor returned the money.
Another suspect, Zeeshan Akram, was arrested a day earlier in Vehari. Investigators allege that he received Rs. 300,000 in exchange for arranging a Dubai work visa.
Meanwhile, authorities arrested Qamar Zaman in Bahawalpur on October 26. He allegedly collected Rs. 900,000 to arrange Iraqi work visas for a complainant’s two sons.
The FIA said all three suspects were wanted in connection with the alleged visa fraud cases.
Rs. 75.1 Million Fraud Under Investigation
In another case, the FIA arrested Munawar Ali on October 20 over an alleged Rs. 75.1 million fraud involving promises of employment visas for Belarus and Spain.
According to investigators, Ali and his alleged accomplices failed to arrange the visas or refund the money collected from applicants.
The agency is investigating the cases to establish the suspects’ roles and determine whether other individuals were involved.
Two More Arrested in CNIC Case
Separately, the FIA’s Bahawalpur Composite Circle arrested Asif Bashir and Shahzad Ahmad on October 21. They are accused of involvement in the alleged issuance of Pakistani computerised national identity cards to Afghan nationals.
The investigation into the identity card case remains separate from the overseas employment fraud cases.
Authorities continue to pursue legal action against the suspects. The allegations will be examined through the investigation and subsequent court proceedings.
The cases highlight the risks faced by job seekers who pay unverified agents for overseas employment opportunities. Applicants should verify recruiters’ licences and obtain official receipts before making payments.
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