Fake job offers trap Pakistanis as FIA arrests three ‘human traffickers’

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested three alleged human traffickers during separate operations in Sargodha. Officials said the suspects are accused of cheating people by promising jobs or overseas travel and collecting large sums of money.

According to FIA Sargodha Circle Deputy Director Ehsan Ali Hani Bajwa, one of the suspects, Saima Jabeen, was arrested in connection with FIR No. 92/2025. She is accused of taking Rs2,400,000 from four of her close relatives after promising to arrange jobs for them in Portugal.

The investigation found that the promised jobs were never provided. The victims reportedly lost their money after trusting the suspect’s claims.

In another operation, FIA arrested Muhammad Akmal on allegations of deceiving his friends. He allegedly collected Rs1,000,000 by promising to arrange employment opportunities in Saudi Arabia.

The victims were reportedly waiting for overseas jobs that never materialised. Authorities said the suspect is now facing legal proceedings.

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In a separate case, FIA arrested Ameer Akber Miana for allegedly cheating three of his relatives. He is accused of collecting Rs848,000 by promising to send them to Saudi Arabia for Umrah.

According to FIA, the promised travel arrangements were never completed. Officials confirmed that further legal action against all three accused is continuing.

The agency has urged people to verify overseas job offers through authorised channels before making any payments. Officials also advised citizens to avoid dealing with unregistered agents offering quick jobs or travel abroad.

Fake job offers remain one of the most common ways people fall victim to human trafficking and financial fraud. Verifying recruitment agents and reporting suspicious offers can help protect people from losing money and becoming victims of scams.