FIA arrests woman involved in Hajj, Umrah fraud  

ABBOTTABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Crime Circle Abbottabad has arrested Shahnaz Begum, a fugitive accused of a multi-million rupee fraud under the guise of Hajj and Umrah packages.

The arrest was made following a coordinated operation led by Deputy Director FIA Abbottabad, Babar Khan.

The operation was executed by a team comprising Sub-Inspector Tahir Khan, Sub-Inspector Bilal Tanoli, Head Constable Amir Nazir, and FC Nadeem, along with Lady Constables Rimsha Khan and Zoneera Bibi. They conducted a raid that led to the successful arrest of Shahnaz Begum.

Shahnaz Begum, the wife of Muhammad Sajid and a resident of Banda Lal Khan, Mansehra, was wanted in connection with two significant cases filed in 2018 (Case No. 20) and 2017 (Case No. 50).

She faces accusations of defrauding individuals of millions of rupees by promising Hajj and Umrah packages that were never delivered.

The FIA is currently conducting further investigations into her activities.

Also Read

FIA Arrests YouTuber Dr. Umar Adil Over Inappropriate Remarks About Women

FIA arrested YouTuber Dr Umar Adil. Dr. Umar used inappropriate language towards...

Earlier, the Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) Cybercrime Wing arrested YouTuber Dr. Umar Adil in connection with a case involving the use of inappropriate language towards women. The arrest follows a complaint filed by PML-N spokesperson Azma Bukhari.

Dr Umar Adil’s lawyer, Salman Aslam, confirmed the arrest and stated, “A case has been registered against Dr. Umar Adil in the FIA Cybercrime Wing.” Aslam further explained that Adil would be presented in the district court the following day for physical remand.