The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Islamabad Zone has arrested 190 illegal visa agents and recovered Rs. 615.55 million during a four-month crackdown on human smuggling and visa fraud.
According to official data, the Anti-Human Trafficking Circles (AHTCs) in Islamabad and Rawalpindi registered 1,543 cases during the period. The operations were carried out under the supervision of the FIA Islamabad Zone director.
AHTC Islamabad arrested 120 agents, recovered Rs. 411.05 million, and registered 875 cases, while AHTC Rawalpindi arrested 70 agents, recovered Rs. 204.5 million, and registered 668 cases.
The FIA said it would continue taking action against human smugglers and illegal visa agents involved in defrauding citizens through false promises of overseas employment and travel.
The agency advised citizens to verify the credentials of visa agents before making any payments and immediately report suspected fraud or illegal activities to the authorities.