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FIA arrests five suspects for illegal currency exchange

FIA’s State Bank Circle apprehended suspects engaged in illegal currency exchange and hawala activities

By Our Correspondent
October 16, 2024
The Federal Investigation Agency logo can be seen outside the FIA building in Islamabad. — FIA Website/File
The Federal Investigation Agency logo can be seen outside the FIA building in Islamabad. — FIA Website/File

Karachi: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Tuesday arrested five suspects allegedly involved in the hawala/hundi business.

Raids were conducted in various locations, including a shopping mall in Clifton, Zamzama, and Khayaban-e-Jami. During these operations, the FIA’s State Bank Circle apprehended the suspects engaged in illegal currency exchange and hawala activities.

According to FIA officials, the raids resulted in the seizure of $4,500, £20,000, and Rs8,802,250.

The suspects have been identified as Waseem Akram, Shiraz, Arsalan, Majid Iqbal, and Adeel Shahid. A case has been registered.