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FIA Arrests Human Trafficker in Gujranwala Zone: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), Gujranwala Zone, arrested Muhammad Qasim alias Umar Khan, a suspect involved in illegal human trafficking via sea routes.
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Increased Crackdown on Human Traffickers: The FIA has intensified its operations to combat human trafficking, particularly targeting those facilitating illegal immigration via sea routes.
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Recent Maritime Tragedies: The crackdown follows several maritime incidents, including a boat accident off the coast of Libya that claimed the lives of 16 Pakistanis and a boat capsizing near Morocco in January, killing over 40 Pakistanis.
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Suspect’s Attempted Trafficking: The arrested suspect, along with accomplices, tried to illegally send a Pakistani citizen to Spain via a boat after initially sending him to Mauritania on a visit visa. The victim refused to travel by sea and returned to Pakistan.
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Extortion and Case Registration: The suspects allegedly extorted Rs4.9 million from the victim’s family in exchange for facilitating the illegal migration. A case has been registered, and investigations are ongoing.
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FIA’s Zero-Tolerance Policy: FIA Director Abdul Qadir Qamar emphasized the agency’s commitment to a zero-tolerance policy against human trafficking, stating that those responsible for exploiting innocent lives will face justice.
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Ongoing Crackdown: In recent operations, FIA arrested five traffickers, including two proclaimed offenders, and confiscated assets worth Rs480 million, including Rs50 million in bank accounts.
The FIA’s arrest of Muhammad Qasim highlights its ongoing crackdown on human trafficking networks, particularly those exploiting vulnerable individuals attempting to migrate illegally by sea. With a zero-tolerance policy in place, the FIA aims to hold traffickers accountable and prevent further tragedies linked to illegal immigration. The recent actions, including the seizure of significant assets, show the agency’s determination to combat human trafficking and protect the lives of potential victims.
