Suspect in Lahore Kidnapping Case Allegedly Linked to Illegal Organ Trafficking Network, Claims Journalist
Lahore: New allegations have emerged against Waheed Tahir, also known as “Boss,” the prime suspect in the alleged kidnapping and sexual assault case involving two foreign women in Lahore’s Defence area. Investigative journalist Muhammad Umair has claimed that the suspect was an active member of a notorious inter-provincial organ trafficking network.
According to the journalist, Waheed Tahir was not acting alone but was allegedly connected to an organized criminal network involved in the illegal removal and trafficking of human organs. Muhammad Umair further alleged that the network had previously included Punjab lawmaker Saqib Khaddar, who had reportedly been named in past investigations related to organ trafficking.
The report also claims that both Waheed Tahir and Saqib Khaddar had close links with Dr. Fawad Mumtaz, who has previously faced multiple cases involving illegal liver and kidney transplants in Pakistan. Dr. Mumtaz has been convicted in connection with illegal organ transplant activities under Pakistani law.
Earlier reports had alleged that Waheed Tahir was involved not only in kidnapping and other criminal activities but also in operating makeshift facilities in different parts of Lahore for the illegal removal of kidneys. He is accused of participating in unlawful organ transplantation operations.
ثاقب چدھڑ/باس وحید/ڈاکٹر فواد
غیر ملکی خواتین کے اغواء اور زیادتی کے مقدمہ میں ملوث ملزم وحید عرف باس اسی گردہ نکالنے والے گینگ کا حصہ نکلا جس کا حصہ لیگی ایم پی اے ثاقب چدھڑ تھے۔ ثاقب چدھڑ اور وحید دونوں کا تعلق ڈاکٹر فواد ممتاز سے تھا، فواد ممتاز پاکستان میں غیر قانونی طور پر… pic.twitter.com/mzX1Wyfgn2
— Muhammad Umair (@MohUmair87) July 6, 2026
The latest allegations also suggest that the suspect’s reported threats to remove and sell the organs of the two foreign women if a ransom of US$1.5 million was not paid were allegedly linked to the same illegal organ trafficking network.
The claims made by journalist Muhammad Umair have not been independently verified, and no official investigation has publicly confirmed the alleged involvement of Saqib Khaddar or the broader organ trafficking links. Authorities have not yet issued a detailed statement addressing these specific allegations.
