The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Islamabad Zone has arrested a suspect for allegedly collecting £34,000 and Rs 465,000 on the promise of arranging a UK work visa for his own nephew to work as a mason, but failing to fulfil the commitment and withholding part of the amount.
FIA Islamabad nabs suspect in UK work visa fraud involving 34,000 pounds, Rs 465,000
ISLAMABAD, Nov 11 (APP): The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Islamabad Zone has arrested a suspect for allegedly collecting £34,000 and Rs 465,000 on the promise of arranging a UK work visa for his own nephew to work as a mason, but failing to fulfil the commitment and withholding part of the amount.
According to FIA Islamabad Zone on Wednesday, the Anti-Human Trafficking Circle (AHTC) Islamabad arrested the accused, identified as Syed Majid Hussain, during an operation in the federal capital.
The complainant alleged that the accused had promised to arrange a UK work visa for his nephew, Nauman Ali, for employment as a mason and received £34,000 and Rs 465,000 for the purpose.
The FIA said the suspect subsequently returned £25,500 but allegedly failed to refund the remaining £8,500 and Rs 465,000.
A case, FIR No. 330/2026, was registered against the suspect under Sections 18 and 22 of the Emigration Ordinance, 1979, read with Section 109 of the Pakistan Penal Code.
The investigation is being conducted by Sub-Inspector Syeda Tausaf Zahra, while further interrogation of the arrested suspect is underway.
