Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has intensified its crackdown on human smuggling networks, resulting in 735 arrests and significant asset seizures.
In a written response to the National Assembly, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi detailed the enforcement measures taken to combat illegal migration and human trafficking.
Since June 2023, authorities have arrested 204 individuals linked to boat accidents involving migrants.
Additionally, Rs48.728 million has been recovered from these operations. Law enforcement agencies have also seized over PKR 602 million worth of assets and frozen PKR 115 million in bank accounts associated with human smuggling networks.
In other FIA enforcement actions, 531 individuals were apprehended for their involvement in illegal migration activities. These operations led to the recovery of PKR 24.5 million, the confiscation of PKR 215.9 million worth of assets, and the freezing of PKR 74.96 million in bank accounts.
Overall, under FIA’s intensified enforcement efforts, 735 individuals have been arrested, PKR 73 million has been recovered, PKR 818 million worth of assets has been confiscated, and PKR 190 million in bank accounts has been frozen.
Meanwhile, the number of boat tragedies continues to rise, with 295 migrants losing their lives since June 2023 while attempting to reach Europe through unsafe and illegal routes. The most fatal incidents were reported in Greece, Morocco, and Libya. The FIA remains actively engaged in cracking down on human traffickers, ensuring strict action against those responsible for endangering lives through illegal migration.
