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FIA pledges continued crackdown on money laundering in jewellery sector

May 17, 2026May 17, 2026Shahnawaz Akhter

Subtitle: Genuine jewellers will not be targeted, FIA assures Sarafa Association KARACHI, May 17 – The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Saturday reaffirmed its commitment to continue an ongoing crackdown against jewellers allegedly involved in money laundering and gold smuggling, while assuring legitimate traders that lawful businesses would not face unnecessary action.

FIA seizes Rs2.89 billion in major hawala crackdown in Karachi

March 23, 2026March 23, 2026Faisal Shahnawaz

Karachi — The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has seized foreign currency worth approximately Rs2.89 billion during a major operation against illegal hawala and hundi networks in Karachi, officials confirmed on Sunday.

Pakistan cracks down on money laundering and hawala networks

March 17, 2026March 17, 2026Hamza Shahnawaz

Islamabad, March 17, 2026 – Pakistan has launched a major nationwide crackdown on money laundering and illegal money transfer networks, including hawala and hundi operations, in a high-level government meeting chaired by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb.

FIA launches pre-departure desk and risk unit to curb human smuggling

March 4, 2026March 4, 2026Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Faisalabad, March 4, 2026 – The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has set up a Pre-Departure Immigration Facilitation and Guidance Desk along with a Risk Analysis Unit in its Faisalabad Zone to prevent human smuggling and provide full support to outbound travelers.

FIA intensifies crackdown on hawala and illegal currency exchange in 2025

December 29, 2025December 29, 2025Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

ISLAMABAD, December 29, 2025 – The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has stepped up its nationwide action against hawala, hundi, and illegal currency exchange, seizing currency worth over Rs1.99 billion and arresting 667 suspects during 2025.

FIA Calls for Urgent Cybersecurity Upgrades in Pakistani Banks

December 7, 2024December 7, 2024Hamza Shahnawaz

KARACHI: Banks in Pakistan must urgently enhance their cybersecurity systems to counter rising cyber threats, according to Mujahid Akbar, Additional Director General of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). Addressing a briefing at the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), Akbar underscored the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures across financial and institutional […]

FIA Arrests Gang Leader in Crackdown on Hawala and Hundi

April 17, 2024April 17, 2024Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) of Pakistan has made a significant breakthrough in its ongoing efforts to combat illegal currency exchange activities, with the arrest of a gang leader involved in Hawala and Hundi operations.

FIA Declares Meinhardt Owners as Fugitives in Money Laundering Case

November 30, 2023November 30, 2023Faisal Shahnawaz

Karachi, November 30 – The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has issued a notice branding Chairman Meinhardt Shahzad Naseem and CEO Omar Shahzad, the owners of the Singapore-based construction company Meinhardt, as absconders.

FIA Discovers Over 400,000 Social Media Accounts Spreading Blasphemous Content

July 17, 2023July 27, 2025Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Islamabad, July 17, 2023 – The Cyber Crime wing of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has uncovered a staggering number of over four hundred thousand social media accounts involved in spreading highly blasphemous material in Pakistan.

SBP, FIA jointly take action against illegal exchange companies

November 8, 2022November 8, 2022Faisal Shahnawaz

KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) have decided to jointly take action against illegal exchange companies. A statement issued on Tuesday stated that a high-level meeting was held between the SBP governor and the Director General, FIA on November 8, 2022. READ MORE: US Dollar falls by 26 paisas to […]

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