ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested a key suspect in a human trafficking case linked to a tragic boat accident in Libya, on Monday.
According to FIA spokesperson, this action came on the orders of Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Raza Naqvi.
Yasir Mehmood, a suspect listed in the Red Book’s most wanted list was apprehended during a major operation by the FIA’s Gujranwala zone.
He faces multiple charges with over five cases filed against him in 2023 by the Composite Circle Gujarat.
Yasir is accused of defrauding victims by collecting Rs 2.4 million each to facilitate their illegal journey to Europe.
He reportedly transported victims through Libya to Egypt and Dubai where they were held in poor conditions. Tragically, some victims died during a boat attempt to reach Italy.
The arrest was made possible through modern technology following extensive raids aimed at capturing him.
Investigations are ongoing and efforts to apprehend additional suspects in the trafficking network are underway.
On the other hand, Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) arrested a suspect involved in the sexual exploitation of a young girl in Lahore.
According to the FIA spokesperson, this marks the first operation conducted under the International Child Sexual Exploitation Database (ICSC) since Pakistan joined the international database on November 1.
The suspect identified as Asim Butt was apprehended during a raid on Kami Road in Lahore.
The victim is the daughter of the housemaid employed by Butt.
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Authorities recovered objectionable material from the suspect’s mobile phone.
The accused has been taken into custody and an investigation is currently underway.
