FIA books 8 Pakistanis deported from Turkiye for violating immigration laws

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has registered a case against eight Pakistanis deported from Turkey, accusing them of violating immigration laws. These individuals had entered Turkey with work visas but allegedly began working outside their authorized companies. Turkish authorities detained the deportees, placed them in jail, and subsequently deported them back to Pakistan.

The case has been filed under Sections 3 and 4 of the Passport Act, 1974. The FIA is investigating the involvement of any additional individuals or agents, who will be identified during the course of the investigation. The FIA Islamabad Zone has declared its commitment to pursuing those involved in human smuggling and breaches of immigration regulations.

Separately, the FIA Anti-Human Trafficking Circle in Rawalpindi has recovered Rs3.8 million allegedly stolen from a citizen under false pretenses related to a work permit in Portugal. The complainant, Wajid Hussain, alleged that the suspect had received €12,000 (approximately Rs3.8 million) on the promise of securing employment and a work permit in Portugal, but failed to deliver on this promise.

After a thorough inquiry conducted by Sub-Inspector Ansa Tayyaba, the full amount was returned to the complainant. The FIA emphasized that action against visa agents and individuals involved in human smuggling will continue without delay, as directed by the Islamabad Zone Director, Syed Shehzad Nadeem Bokhari.