The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has taken a major step against human trafficking by arresting a suspect in Faisalabad linked to an organised network involved in sending Pakistani girls abroad, particularly to Dubai, under false job promises.
According to FIA officials, the arrest was made during a targeted raid conducted by the Faisalabad zone team after receiving a tip-off. The accused, identified as Aurangzeb Ranjha, is reportedly a resident of Faisal Town in Tandlianwala and is believed to be an active member of a trafficking network.
Initial investigations reveal that the group lured young girls with attractive job opportunities in Dubai. However, upon arrival, their travel documents were confiscated, and they were allegedly forced into illegal activities, including commercial exploitation.
The FIA further disclosed that the network has been involved in trafficking multiple Pakistani girls abroad. During the raid, authorities recovered three Pakistani passports belonging to victims, along with two mobile phones containing sensitive travel-related data such as visa copies and airline tickets.
A case has been registered under the Passport Act 1974 and the Prevention of Human Trafficking Act 2018. The FIA has also identified other suspects involved in the network and is continuing operations to arrest accomplices both in Pakistan and Dubai.
This case highlights the growing concern of human trafficking and the need for strict monitoring and awareness to protect vulnerable individuals from such criminal networks.
