FIA Arrests Individuals Involved in Illegal Activities in Saudi Arabia

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) reported on Wednesday that it had detained 36 passengers at Multan airport upon their return from Jeddah. These individuals were allegedly involved in illegal and suspicious activities during their time in Saudi Arabia.

Of the 36 passengers, 14 were transferred to the FIA Circle Multan for further investigation.

According to FIA officials, the Pakistani passengers had been arrested and imprisoned in Saudi Arabia for alleged involvement in illegal activities. After their release, they were deported back to Pakistan.

Following an initial inquiry, the FIA detained 14 passengers for further questioning, including Bilal Hassan, Arshad Baig, Abdullah, Ismail Khan, Ayyaz Ali, and Ijaz Khan. The remaining passengers were allowed to return home. Meanwhile, FIA Multan also reported the arrest of human smuggler and drug trafficker Sabir Ali.

Sabir Ali allegedly took millions of rupees to send a couple to Saudi Arabia for Umrah, under the pretense of securing them jobs. Unbeknownst to the woman, Ali had hidden narcotics in her luggage. Upon arrival in Saudi Arabia, she was arrested and later died in custody. After her husband’s return to Pakistan, he filed a complaint with the FIA, which led to Sabir Ali’s arrest.

On Wednesday, a court handed Sabir Ali over to the FIA on a three-day physical remand for further investigation. In a separate case, the FIA cyber crime branch in Multan arrested Jam Shair for his alleged involvement in child pornography.

FIA officials said the arrest followed a complaint from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Acting on the tip, the FIA cyber crime team raided Jam Shair’s residence in Muzaffargarh, where they found child pornography material on his mobile phone, which was confiscated. Shair is now in FIA custody for further investigation.

In another incident, an under-trial prisoner managed to escape police custody at Multan Kutchery on Wednesday. Gulghat ASI Ali Asghar and other officers brought the handcuffed Ramzan before a civil judge, but during the confusion caused by an incomplete case file, Ramzan fled. Afterward, the responsible police officers were suspended, and an inquiry was launched.

Lastly, the Multan customs enforcement team reported foiling an attempt to smuggle laptops and tablets worth over Rs10 million into Pakistan. A customs squad, led by Deputy Collector Jamila Maryam, inspected a cargo shipment from Dubai that was labeled as scrap. Upon closer examination, they discovered 87 imported laptops and 18 tablets hidden within the scrap. An investigation is ongoing.