Lahore:The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Friday arrested two individuals involved in human smuggling and visa fraud here from the provincial capital.
According to a spokesman for the agency, under the directives of Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Raza Naqvi, the crackdown on human traffickers has been intensified, resulting in the arrest of two suspects, identified as Sarfraz and Faizur Rahman.
In the first raid, Sarfraz was apprehended at Bahria Orchard, Raiwind Road. He had been deceiving citizens by promising overseas employment and extorting millions of rupees. During the raid, five passports were recovered from him, but Sarfraz failed to provide a satisfactory explanation for their possession.
In a another operation, Faizur Rahman was arrested outside the Passport Office in Garden Town. He was fraudulently collecting money from citizens under the pretext of passport fees without holding a valid licence.
The arrested individuals are currently under investigation as authorities continue their
efforts to combat human trafficking and protect innocent citizens from fraudulent schemes.