FIA Arrests Woman Deported from Saudi Arabia Over Alleged Human Smuggling Links
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has taken a woman into custody at Jinnah International Airport after she was deported from Saudi Arabia over alleged involvement in unethical and illegal activities.
According to FIA Immigration officials, the woman, identified as Gulshan Bibi, is a resident of Bahawalpur. She was arrested immediately upon arrival in Karachi following her deportation by Saudi authorities.
Officials stated that immigration staff noticed what they described as unusual and suspicious behavior during the clearance process. This prompted a detailed inquiry, leading to her formal detention for further investigation.
During initial questioning, the woman reportedly claimed that her travel to Saudi Arabia had been arranged by a Faisalabad-based agent identified as Tayyab Ali. She further alleged that upon reaching Saudi Arabia, she was handed over to an organized human trafficking and smuggling network operating in the region.
Authorities confirmed that Saudi officials had previously arrested and penalized her before deporting her to Pakistan. Following her return, the FIA initiated legal proceedings to determine the extent of her involvement and to uncover potential links to a broader trafficking operation.
The case has once again highlighted the persistent issue of illegal overseas employment arrangements and human smuggling networks that exploit vulnerable individuals. Investigators are now working to verify her statements and trace the individuals she named during interrogation.
The FIA has confirmed that operations are underway to track down and apprehend others allegedly connected to the suspected trafficking ring. Officials emphasized that strict action will be taken against agents and facilitators found involved in illegal migration schemes.
Human trafficking remains a serious concern for Pakistan, particularly in cases where citizens are lured abroad with promises of employment but later face exploitation, detention, or deportation. Law enforcement agencies have intensified crackdowns in recent years to dismantle such networks and prevent further incidents.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have indicated that more arrests may follow as additional evidence emerges.
