ISLAMABAD: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested the prime suspect involved in the tragic 2023 in a Greece boat incident.

According to the FIA, the prime accused involved in the Greece boat tragedy in 2023 has been arrested and identified as Mohammad Saeed alias Saeed Sunyara.

In the investigation after the boat tragedy Saeed Sunyara’s name was revealed, after which Saeed Sunyara was added to the red list of the Federal Ministry of Interior.

It is worth noting that the ill-fated boat, which departed from Libya en route to Italy, capsized in June 2023, resulting in the deaths of nearly 500 migrants. Among the victims, approximately 300 were Pakistani nationals, making it one of the deadliest migrant tragedies in recent history.

Earlier, Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) had finalized its initial inquiry into the Greece boat tragedy. As part of the probe, 31 FIA officials, previously stationed at various airports, have been barred from traveling due to their alleged involvement in the incident.

This decision was made after survivors were questioned about the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.

Investigators are now seeking transaction records from the State Bank for certain accounts linked to the incident. Survivors have provided crucial information about their interactions with human smugglers, helping authorities advance the investigation.