LAHORE – The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) foiled an attempt by two passengers from Gujranwala to travel to Europe using fake documents and visit visas, offloading them at Sialkot Airport, according to FIA sources.
The Immigration Wing carried out the operation and detained the suspects identified as Muhammad Saleem and Torang Khalid, both residents of Gujranwala, according to Urdu Point.
Officials said that Torang Khalid was attempting to travel to Cyprus on flight QR631 using a counterfeit Cyprus visa and a fake protector stamp on his passport. He had reportedly paid Rs2.2 million to a local agent in Pasrur for the arrangement.
Meanwhile, Muhammad Saleem was bound for Tajikistan via flight FZ338 on a visit visa. Initial investigations revealed that he had previously traveled to Europe through illegal sea routes and intended to reach Europe again via Tajikistan and Libya. He had paid Rs3.5 million to an agent in Gujranwala.
An FIA spokesperson said that both suspects were in contact with these agents and have been shifted to the FIA Composite Circle in Gujranwala for further investigation and identification of those involved in the human smuggling network.
