PESHAWAR, Dec 02 (APP):On the directive of Director Peshawar Zone Nisar Tanoli, the crackdown continues against elements involved in hundi and illegal currency exchange. According to detail, one alleged accused involved in hundi and illegal currency exchange was arrested from Peshawar Cantonment area. During the raid, huge sums of money were also recovered from the… Continue reading Major action of FIA Commercial Banking Circle Peshawar against Hundi Mafia
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SNGPL nabs hotel owner in Sohan for gas pilfering, imposes Rs. 10 mln fine
ISLAMABAD, Nov 30 (APP):The Task Force of Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has apprehended a hotel owner in Sohan involved in gas pilfering, imposing a substantial fine of Rs. 10 million. According to SNGPL’s spokesperson, Shahid Akram, the detained individual has been handed over to FIA authorities, with an FIR filed against him for… Continue reading SNGPL nabs hotel owner in Sohan for gas pilfering, imposes Rs. 10 mln fine
Wafaqi Mohtasib for developing effective mechanism to protect children against growing cybercrimes menace
ISLAMABAD, Nov 30 (APP):Wafaqi Mohtasib (Federal Ombudsman) Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi has invited all stakeholders to work together for developing effective mechanism to protect children against the growing menace of cyber-crimes and other vulnerabilities rampant in various societies. In this regard, he assured the international ombuds community of Pakistan’s readiness to share its knowledge, experiences and… Continue reading Wafaqi Mohtasib for developing effective mechanism to protect children against growing cybercrimes menace
FIA steps up action against Hawala/Hundi, illegal currency exchange traders
FIA steps up action against Hawala/Hundi, illegal currency exchange traders
FIA arrests man involved in human trafficking
QUETTA, Nov 18 (APP):The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), Anti-Human Trafficking Cell Quetta, on Saturday arrested a man involved in human trafficking. FIA spokesman said that acting on a tip-off, a raid was carried out and a man namely Shahzad Hussain, a key human trafficker, was arrested. The accused was operating an unregistered agency named All… Continue reading FIA arrests man involved in human trafficking
Human trafficker, two illegal money exchangers held
Human trafficker, two illegal money exchangers held
Govt blacklisted 111 social media-apps offering online interest based loans: Senate told
Govt blacklisted 111 social media-apps offering online interest based loans: Senate told
Three involved in hawala/hundi business held
KARACHI, Nov 09 (APP):In a significant development, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA)’s State Baking Circle – Karachi, conducted a raid in the Jamshed Town area of the megalopolis on Thursday, leading to the apprehension of three suspects engaged in illegal currency exchange activities. During the operation, the premier investigation agency’s officials seized local and foreign… Continue reading Three involved in hawala/hundi business held
Three illegal money exchangers held; foreign, local currencies recovered
PESHAWAR, Nov 08 (APP): The FIA Commercial Banking Circle Peshawar on Wednesday conducted a raid in the renowned area of Chowk Yadgar here and arrested three illegal money exchangers while recovering foreign and local currencies in huge amounts. According to FIA, the accused were running the business of money exchange without any legal document or… Continue reading Three illegal money exchangers held; foreign, local currencies recovered
SECP, FIA sign MoU to enhance mutual cooperation
SECP, FIA sign MoU to enhance mutual cooperation
Illegal immigrants’s repatriation plan finalized: Caretaker Home Minister Sindh
Illegal immigrants’s repatriation plan finalized: Caretaker Home Minister Sindh
Afghan citizen held with forged Pakistan CNIC, passport
PESHAWAR, Oct 23 (APP):Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Anti-Corruption Circle Peshawar on Monday arrested an Afghan national holding forged Pakistani identity card and passport. According to FIA, the accused identified as Habibullah was arrested from University Road, adding that a border crossing token was also recovered from the suspect. The initial investigation from the accused revealed… Continue reading Afghan citizen held with forged Pakistan CNIC, passport
FIA arrests six individuals involved in Hawala & Hundi
FIA arrests six individuals involved in Hawala & Hundi
Interpol red notices issued against model Sophia Mirza, her sister
ISLAMABAD, Oct 13 (APP): The Interpol red notices have been issued against former model and actress Sophia Mirza (Khushbakht Mirza) and her sister Mariam Mirza. Sophia and Mariam have resided in London for several months, following cases filed against them in Pakistan by Umar Farooq Zahoor, a Dubai-based businessman. He shares two teenage daughters with… Continue reading Interpol red notices issued against model Sophia Mirza, her sister
PTA conducts raid against Illegal issuance of SIMs
ISLAMABAD, Oct 12 (APP): Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Zonal Office, Lahore, in collaboration with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Cyber Crime Circle, conducted a successful raid against franchisee of a mobile phone company in Sialkot. The franchisee was found to be involved in the illegal issuance of SIMs said a news release. as many as nine… Continue reading PTA conducts raid against Illegal issuance of SIMs
FIA smashed ‘Hawala’ network
LAHORE, Oct 10 (APP):The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), in its ongoing crackdown against Hawala (illegal money transfer), arrested two people here from the provincial capital on Tuesday. According to a spokesperson for the FIA, following the directives of Director FIA Lahore Zone Sarfraz Virk, a major crackdown has been initiated against the Hawala mafia. An… Continue reading FIA smashed ‘Hawala’ network
Rs 3.86 bln recovered during raids this year: FIA
ISLAMABAD, Oct 4 (APP): A total of more than Rs 3.86 billion worth of domestic and foreign currency was recovered during the raids this year including 650334 US dollars in currency exported, and other foreign currency worth more than 309 million rupees included. This was informed to the Director General Federal Investigation Agency in a… Continue reading Rs 3.86 bln recovered during raids this year: FIA
FIA takes 16 passengers into custody as they travelling to KSA for begging
MULTAN, Sep 29 (APP):Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) raided and took 16 passengers and one infant along with her mother into custody at Multan International Airport who were travelling to Saudi Arabia for begging purposes on Umrah visa here on Friday. According to FIA official sources, the FIA team had off-loaded 16 passengers and one infant… Continue reading FIA takes 16 passengers into custody as they travelling to KSA for begging
CWDP clears two development projects including FIA’s operational improvement
CWDP clears two development projects including FIA’s operational improvement
NAB, FIA Chiefs meet to strengthen accountability, capacity building
NAB, FIA Chiefs meet to strengthen accountability, capacity building