ISLAMABAD, May 23 (APP):The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), in collaboration with the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD), organized two specialized training workshops aimed at strengthening cyber investigation capabilities and combating fraudulent online recruitment linked to irregular migration and human trafficking in Pakistan. An official told APP on Saturday that the workshops were conducted during April and May 2026 under the framework of the “Preventing Fraudulent Job Advertisements and …
FIA, ICMPD hold advanced cyber investigation trainings to curb online migration fraud
ISLAMABAD, May 23 (APP):The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), in collaboration with the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD), organized two specialized training workshops aimed at strengthening cyber investigation capabilities and combating fraudulent online recruitment linked to irregular migration and human trafficking in Pakistan.
An official told APP on Saturday that the workshops were conducted during April and May 2026 under the framework of the “Preventing Fraudulent Job Advertisements and Cyber Activities as a Facilitator of Irregular Migration and Trafficking in Human Beings in Pakistan (FJA-PAK)” project.
He said the first activity was a four-day Advanced Level Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) training held at the National Cyber Security Academy, Air University Islamabad, under a Memorandum of Understanding between the National Cyber Emergency Response Team (NCERT) and Air University.
The training followed an interactive and scenario-based approach to enhance participants’ practical skills in information gathering, digital analysis, financial tracing, network mapping and basic digital forensics for real-world investigations.
The official said the second activity focused on Training of Trainers (ToT) in Adult Learning Methodology aimed at equipping selected participants with facilitation and instructional skills to effectively transfer knowledge within their respective institutions.
The workshop covered adult learning principles, training design, facilitation techniques and practical exercises to help participants conduct structured and impactful learning sessions.
Officials from the Ministry of Interior and Narcotics Control, Ministry of Defence, FIA, National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency, National Forensics Agency, NCERT and Pakistan Telecommunication Authority participated in the training.
Funded by the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) and implemented by ICMPD, the FJA-PAK project is aimed at countering fraudulent online job advertisements and cyber-enabled activities facilitating irregular migration and trafficking in human beings in Pakistan.
