FIA detains a travel agent for the Saudi Arabia begging gang

MULTAN: In the case involving an eight-person beggar gang trying to enter Saudi Arabia, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has intervened.

In a recent development, the FIA detained Rab Nawaz, a sub-agent in Multan who has connected to the case.

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On Sunday, a group of beggars posing as Umrah pilgrims and headed for Saudia stopped and offloaded.

According to FIA officers, eight people were traveling to Saudi Arabia on Umrah visas in order to engage in begging.

As per the agreement, half of the money obtained from begging was supposed to divided with the travel agent.

“After the expiry of the Umrah visa, the passengers had to return to Pakistan,” FIA told media persons in a statement issued.

According to FIA, Rab Nawaz allegedly incited two individuals, Mujahid and Tanveer Abbas, to engage in begging activities while holding Umrah visas for Saudi Arabia.

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Earlier, FIA off-loaded 16-memeber family including an infant who were going to Saudi Arabia for begging

Reports suggest that FIA Circle Multan is actively pursuing the arrest of other suspects involved in this case.