FIA arrests woman in Rs5.2m UK visa fraud, recovers Rs2m
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Islamabad Zone has nabbed a woman allegedly involved in Rs 5.2 million UK work visa fraud involving a fake IELTS certificate, marriage registration certificate and other documents, recovering Rs 2 million during the investigation. According to an FIA official, the Anti-Human Trafficking Circle Rawalpindi arrested the accused in connection with FIR…
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has apprehended a woman linked to a Rs 5.2 million UK work visa fraud case involving forged documents, with Rs 2 million recovered thus far. According to FIA officials, the Anti-Human Trafficking Circle Rawalpindi apprehended the suspect following a complaint made in connection with FIR No. 285/2026.
The complainant alleged that the woman received a total of Rs 5.2 million in exchange for promises of arranging a UK work visa. Initially, the accused allegedly provided a fake IELTS certificate for Rs 1 million. Later, the woman allegedly promised to arrange a UK visa through marriage, offering a fake marriage registration certificate and a e-stamped agreement.
When the complainant demanded his money back, the accused allegedly refused and threatened him. So far, Rs 2 million has been recovered from the arrested woman, while efforts are underway to recover the rest and ascertain the involvement of other suspects. Inspector Iqra Jahangir is leading the investigation, with the FIA Islamabad Zone committed to pursuing charges against those involved in human smuggling and visa fraud.
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