FIA Arrests 2 Over Online Fraud Targeting 4,000 Citizens

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested two individuals accused of defrauding approximately 4,000 citizens through an online investment scam, according to FIA officials. The suspects were apprehended in Faisalabad, and authorities recovered Rs. 13 million in cash, along with over 3 kilograms of silver. The FIA claims the suspects targeted around 4,000 citizens, with victims transferring funds into bank accounts set up in the names of impoverished individuals.

The agency further revealed that the two suspects were part of a larger 14-member group involved in the alleged financial fraud. Ongoing efforts are being made to arrest the remaining members of the group. The Economic Crime Wing of the FIA is responsible for investigating financial crimes, including money laundering, illegal money transfers, and banking-related fraud. The agency's cybercrime operations have also focused on online scams and financial fraud.