FIA Multan busts alleged human smuggling network, fake foreign visas recovered

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Composite Circle Multan has arrested two suspects allegedly involved in an illegal human smuggling

LAHORE: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Composite Circle Multan has arrested two suspects allegedly involved in an illegal human smuggling and visa fraud network operating under the cover of a trading company in Multan.

According to FIA officials, the raid was conducted on Sunday, August 31, 2026, at the office of OAAIDDAT TRADING & SERVICES, located near Al-Jannat Pharmacy and Sabzazar Metro Station, Multan. The company was allegedly involved in advertising overseas employment opportunities, including “Packing Helper” jobs in Uzbekistan, as well as arranging fraudulent work visas for European countries.

During the operation, FIA officials carried out a detailed search of the premises and recovered several documents and other materials believed to be linked to the alleged fraudulent activities.

Among the items recovered were three passports bearing Uzbekistan visas. The passport numbers identified by the FIA were JY1516392, EA1719081 and HV1801024.

Officials also recovered three allegedly fraudulent employment agreements. One agreement related to a Norway work visa for Aleem Khan, for which an amount of Rs. 2.4 million was allegedly demanded. Two other agreements concerned Czech Republic work visas for Muhammad Shoaib and Abid Hussain, with each agreement involving an amount of Rs. 1.5 million.

The FIA also seized two cheque books during the raid. One was linked to a UBL account holder, Rana Muhammad Ahsan, while the other was associated with an HBL account holder identified as Ms Maha.

Investigators further recovered receipt books, record registers and original educational certificates from the premises. A mobile phone allegedly containing information about additional victims was also seized.

According to the initial investigation, details of at least five other individuals who had allegedly paid money for Uzbek work visas were found on the mobile phone. The individuals included Nadeem, who allegedly paid Rs. 500,000, Shahzad, who allegedly paid Rs. 350,000, and Kashif, who allegedly paid Rs. 20,000. The names Umair and Ansar were also found among the suspected victims.

The FIA arrested two alleged suspects from the premises. They were identified as Rana Ahsan, described as the owner of the business, and Muhammad Zubair, who was allegedly working as his associate.

During preliminary questioning, FIA officials said Rana Ahsan disclosed the names of other individuals allegedly connected with the operation. The agency is now investigating the wider network and attempting to identify other people involved in the alleged visa and human smuggling activities.

A case is being registered against the arrested suspects and their alleged associates, including individuals identified as “Haseeb and others,” under relevant provisions of the Emigration Ordinance, 1979, and Passport Act, 1974.

The FIA said the investigation would determine the complete number of victims and establish the extent of the alleged fraud. Officials said further action and arrests could follow as investigators examine the recovered records and trace other members of the network.

The agency has also cautioned citizens against responding to suspicious overseas employment advertisements circulating on social media and in local markets. Officials advised prospective workers to verify foreign employment offers through official channels, particularly the Bureau of Emigration & Overseas Employment, before making any payments or handing over their passports or documents.

As the investigation continues, further raids are expected to locate and apprehend other individuals allegedly involved in the network.