FIA detains six Afghan nationals over Pakistani passport fraud

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Six Afghan nationals were arrested at the Pak-Afghan Torkham border crossing for fraudulently obtaining Pakistani passports.

The individuals apprehended by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and were presented in court after completing a one-day physical remand.

The court ordered their transfer to jail on judicial remand.

According to the FIA, the suspects were found in possession of Pakistani Form-B, passports, and other documents.

An agent named Qari Hafiz in Quetta was reportedly responsible for acquiring the passports for them.

The suspects were attempting to travel to Saudi Arabia using the Pakistani passports. The FIA has stated that those responsible for facilitating the passport acquisition will be arrested soon.

Earlier on July 12, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) arrested two key members of a gang involved in a massive visa fraud scheme that deceived over 350 citizens.

According to an FIA spokesperson, the suspects, identified as Ghulam Murtaza and Anjum Javed, were apprehended during a raid in Islamabad.

Speaking at a ceremony for travel and tour operators on Wednesday, Shah stated, "We have initiated actions against companies and travel agencies involved in human smuggling, fake passports, and fake visas".