In a significant operation, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Immigration at Karachi Airport has successfully apprehended three passengers involved in human trafficking and fake travel documents. The operation highlights the agency’s commitment to combating these crimes and ensuring the safety of travelers.
 The First Operation: Begging Racket Uncovered
The first operation involved a female passenger, identified as Mai Damlu, who was offloaded from a flight to the UAE. Investigations revealed that Damlu was planning to engage in begging on a visit visa. Notably, her name had been deleted from the IBMS system, and records showed that she had been previously deported from Saudi Arabia on charges of begging.
 The Second Operation: Fake Citizenship and Identity
In another operation, a passenger was arrested for obtaining illegal citizenship on a fake identity. The passenger, who arrived in Pakistan on an Ethiopian airline, was found to have obtained South African citizenship through illicit means. Initial investigations revealed that the passenger’s real name is Ali Raza, as per his Pakistani birth certificate, while his South African passport bears the name Suleman Ghanchi Raza.
The investigation further revealed that the passenger had entered Zimbabwe from South Africa, where he was arrested and sentenced to two months in jail. Later, the Pakistani embassy verified his Pakistani identity, issued an emergency passport, and sent him back to Pakistan.
 The Third Operation: Tampered Passport and Fake Visa
In a separate operation, FIA Immigration offloaded a passenger, identified as Muhammad Saleh, bound for Saudi Arabia. Saleh’s passport was found to be tampered with, and initial investigations revealed that he had a fake Canadian visa, which was provided by an agent.
Saleh claimed that he had contacted an agent named Syed Ghulam Shah Abbas on social media, who tricked him into obtaining a fake visa for Rs. 500,000. The agent allegedly provided Saleh with fake visas and stamps, which were recovered from his possession.
The FIA’s operation highlights the agency’s commitment to combating human trafficking and fake travel documents. The agency urges citizens to exercise caution when dealing with travel agents and to verify the authenticity of travel documents.
The FIA’s efforts to combat human trafficking and fake travel documents are crucial in ensuring the safety of travelers and preventing these crimes. The agency’s operations demonstrate its commitment to protecting citizens and upholding the law.
