The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Gujranwala Zone has arrested key suspects involved in a large-scale Umrah fraud, taking decisive action against those accused of deceiving pilgrims.
According to officials, the FIA’s Anti-Human Smuggling Circle in Gujrat tightened its grip around a travel agency allegedly involved in the scam. The primary suspects, identified as Muhammad Javed Butt and Muhammad Shahid Butt — owners of Haji Travels in Dinga, Gujrat — were taken into custody.
The suspects are accused of defrauding 76 المواطنين by collecting between Rs200,000 to Rs300,000 per person under the pretext of arranging Umrah travel. Authorities stated that the accused allegedly issued fake receipts and fraudulent air tickets to victims.
Both suspects had been absconding, and their names had already been placed on the Provisional National Identification List (PNIL) by the FIA.
FIA Director Muhammad Bin Ashraf stated that the accused had collected millions of rupees before going into hiding. He emphasized that exploiting innocent citizens in the name of a religious obligation is unforgivable, adding that the agency is committed to bringing those responsible to justice.
Investigations into the matter are currently underway.
