Karachi (HRNW)- The FIA Karachi Zone has arrested former postmaster Muhammad Shafiq and absconding accused Niaz Ahmed in a major crackdown against corruption and illegal travel-related activities. According to the FIA spokesperson, the Anti-Corruption Circle Karachi took custody of Muhammad Shafiq, who is accused of embezzling more than Rs4.9 million in government funds through fraudulent means.
Officials stated that the accused allegedly misappropriated the funds using fake money orders, urgent money orders (MOs), and bogus EMS and foreign parcel bookings. In a separate operation, the Anti-Human Trafficking Circle Karachi arrested absconding suspect Niaz Ahmed, who had been wanted for allegedly taking Rs650,000 from a citizen on the promise of a work visa and remained on the run for an extended period.
The FIA spokesperson said both arrests were made following intelligence-based surveillance and investigations, while further inquiries are ongoing. The agency reaffirmed that strict and indiscriminate action will continue against individuals involved in corruption, human trafficking, and visa fraud.
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