FIA Arrests Key Suspect in Rs250 Million Overseas Job Visa Fraud

Federal Investigation Agency officials have arrested the main suspect of a gang accused of defrauding thousands of people by promising overseas jobs and visas.

According to the Federal Investigation Agency, initial investigations revealed a fraud worth **approximately Rs250 million**. Authorities said the arrested suspect is also the husband of a well-known stage actress.

The suspect was allegedly operating through a company called Times Immigration, which was used to collect large sums of money from people by promising employment opportunities and visas in Gulf countries such as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

The case was registered by the FIA’s **Anti-Human Smuggling Unit** in the Islamabad zone. A joint team from Islamabad and Lahore carried out the operation under the supervision of Inspector Abdullah Kiyani.

Officials said the FIA team faced **strong resistance during the arrest**, as the suspect’s eight private guards attempted to stop the operation. Local police assistance was later called in, after which the suspect was successfully taken into custody.

Investigators revealed that the suspect had been using the fake name Junaid Butt, while his real identity is M. Jehanzaib.

According to investigators, the fraud network operated offices in **G-11 Markaz and Giga Mall in Islamabad**, as well as in the **Liberty area of Lahore**. Authorities have also traced several bank accounts and financial transactions, including some accounts registered in the name of the suspect’s wife.

FIA officials say **hundreds of victims from across Pakistan** have already come forward, and more victims are expected to emerge as the investigation continues.