Director General Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) held a high-level meeting with a delegation from the UK Home Office at FIA Headquarters to enhance cooperation against transnational organized crime. An official told APP on Saturday that the delegation included Ms. Gemma Wilson (First Secretary – Justice and Home Affairs), Ms. Shannon Duckworth (International Operations Liaison), and […]
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FIA set to fast-track money laundering probes
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) is set to fast-track money laundering probes under a new rulebook that fixes deadlines for inquiries and creates dedicated desks nationwide. FIA Director General Dr Usman Anwar has approved standard operating procedures (SOPs) to improve how the agency handles financial intelligence reports, an informed source told on Thursday. Financial intelligence […]
FIA uncovers Rs 36.2m corruption scam at Shaikh Zayed Hospital
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Thursday unearthed a corruption scam involving Rs36.2 million through fake billing at Shaikh Zayed Hospital Lahore, while arresting key suspects during ongoing operations. Addressing a press conference, Deputy Director FIA Anti-Corruption Circle Lahore Syed Asad Muzaffar said that funds meant for public health were embezzled through forged bills and […]
FIA DG says agency has compiled data of human smugglers, facilitators
Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Director General Dr Usman Anwar said on Saturday the agency had compiled a comprehensive data of individuals involved in human smuggling. This was disclosed in a detailed briefing to Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, who visited the FIA headquarters. The FIA director general said a transparent and effective accountability system had been […]
FIA arrests human smuggler from Faisalabad in light of Oman govt report
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) arrested a notorious human smuggler from Faisalabad. According to details, the Government of Oman forwarded a report about a human smuggler who was later identified as Ajmal Hussain. Director-General of the Federal Investigation Agency Dr Usman Anwar constituted a team to apprehend the culprit. The FIA team raided a location […]
Naqvi hopes FIA will emerge as ‘model institution’ under new DG
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met the newly-appointed Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Director General (DG) Dr Usman Anwar on Wednesday and expressed hope that under his leadership, the FIA would emerge as a “model institution”. The meeting took place during Naqvi’s visit to FIA Headquarters in Islamabad, a statement by the interior ministry said. It further […]
FIA foils travel attempt on fake Polish document
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Saturday foiled an attempt by a passenger to travel abroad using a fake Polish resident card at Islamabad International Airport. An FIA official told APP that the passenger was intercepted by FIA Immigration staff while attempting to depart for Spain on flight EY-303. During routine immigration checks, the travel […]
FIA arrests suspect involved in counterfeit currency operation
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Lahore Zone carried out a major operation resulting in the arrest of a suspect involved in producing and distributing counterfeit Pakistani currency. The suspect, identified as Waleed Hashmi, was apprehended from Bahria Town, Lahore, during a raid while actively engaged in the production of fake currency notes. During the operation, […]
FIA uncovers migrant smuggling network
The Federal Investigation Agency’s immigration wing has arrested a passenger arriving from Cambodia at Jinnah International Airport, exposing a migrant smuggling and international fraud network with links to Southeast Asia. According to a statement issued by the FIA, the suspect was taken into custody during a major operation at the airport. Initial investigations revealed that […]
FIA, Interpol bring back proclaimed offender
In a major breakthrough against transnational fugitives, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in coordination with Interpol has successfully arrested and repatriated proclaimed offender Taimoor Hasan from Saudi Arabia. According to an official statement shared by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on his social media account X, the suspect had been wanted by Punjab Police for the […]