ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested a key suspect in a human trafficking case linked to a tragic boat coincidence in Libya, on Monday. According to FIA spokesperson, this motion got here at the orders of Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Raza Naqvi. Yasir Mehmood, a suspect listed inside the Red Book’s most wanted listing turned into apprehended at some point of a prime operation by means of the FIA’s Gujranwala area. He faces a couple of prices with over 5 cases filed in opposition to him in 2023 with the aid of the Composite Circle Gujarat. Yasir is accused of defrauding sufferers by means of amassing Rs 24 lakh each to facilitate their illegal adventure to Europe. He reportedly transported victims via Libya to Egypt and Dubai wherein they were held in poor conditions. Tragically, some victims died at some stage in a boat try to attain Italy. The arrest was made possible thru current generation following substantial raids aimed toward capturing him. Investigations are ongoing and efforts to understand additional suspects in the trafficking network are underway.
