Usman Ahmed and his wife were arrested by the Federal Investigation Agency’s Anti-Human Trafficking Circle in Lahore on Monday, charged with orchestrating a visa fraud scheme and assisting individuals in obtaining overseas travel visas.
According to the FIA spokesperson, the couple was detained from separate locations in Lahore for their involvement in a scam that preyed on people seeking visas, including student visas for Canada. The accused allegedly demanded large sums of money from victims, promising to facilitate their visa applications.
In one case, Usman Ahmed reportedly took PKR 1.1 million from a complainant but failed to deliver on his promises. After accepting the money, he absconded, leaving the victim without the visa or a refund.
The FIA has launched a full investigation into the activities of Usman Ahmed and his wife. The couple’s arrest marks a significant move in tackling visa fraud and human trafficking operations in the region, with authorities vowing to continue investigating their network and any other potential victims.
