According to an FIA spokesperson, the passengers were identified as Abdul Sattar, a resident of Sheikhupura, and Muhammad Suhail Asghar, a resident of Khanewal. Both were scheduled to travel to South Sudan on employment visas for technical positions.
During the immigration clearance process, FIA officials flagged irregularities in the travelers documents and detained them for further scrutiny. Preliminary investigations revealed that the men had secured technical jobs through a private construction company, while their visa processing had reportedly been completed through Pakistan s Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment.
Authorities further disclosed that the same individuals had previously been offloaded on June 22, 2026, when they attempted to travel using similar visas. At that time, officials found discrepancies in key visa details, including the postal address, next-of-kin information, and contact numbers, prompting them to direct the passengers to obtain visa verification from the relevant embassy.
Instead of securing official verification, investigators allege that the passengers returned with the visa documents after making unauthorized alterations to critical information, including addresses and telephone numbers.
During questioning, both passengers reportedly stated that all employment and visa arrangements had been handled by a man identified as Sadaqat Ali, who is currently residing in South Sudan. FIA officials have now expanded their investigation to examine the suspect s alleged network and possible involvement in facilitating fraudulent overseas employment.
Based on the initial evidence, the two passengers were offloaded once again and transferred to the Anti-Human Trafficking Circle Karachi for further investigation and legal proceedings.
The FIA reiterated that it is maintaining strict vigilance against attempts to travel abroad using forged or suspicious documents under the guise of overseas employment. The agency warned that all such cases will be dealt with in accordance with the law.
Authorities also urged job seekers to pursue overseas employment only through licensed and registered recruitment agents to avoid fraud, legal complications, and potential human trafficking risks.
