The Federal Investigation Agency’s Anti-Human Trafficking Circle in Islamabad has arrested a man declared a proclaimed offender. He was sought in a case involving an alleged false identity, a Pakistani passport and an Italian residence card used to leave the country.
An FIA official said the suspect allegedly tried to travel abroad with a Pakistani passport and an Italian residence card issued in another person’s name. Preliminary inquiries indicated he had allegedly agreed to pay an agent Rs 7 million for a trip to Italy, handing over Rs 1.75 million in advance.
Case registered under multiple laws, probe continues
The circle registered FIR No. 76/2025 over the matter under Sections 109, 419 and 420 of the Pakistan Penal Code, Section 6 of the Passport Act, 1974, and Sections 17, 18 and 22 of the Immigration Ordinance, 1979. The official said the roles of other people allegedly involved would be determined during further investigation.
Sub-Inspector Samia Naz is leading the investigation, which is still underway.
