Pakistan’s FIA releases list of ‘most wanted’ human smugglers amid government crackdown
KARACHI: Pakistan Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Saturday released a list of more than a hundred “most wanted” human smugglers in the country, amid an ongoing crackdown to curb the practice.
Out of a total 137 wanted criminal, the FIA said Punjab’s Gujranwala topped with 70 suspects, followed by Islamabad with 25, Lahore with 14 and Faisalabad with 13 suspect.
The FIA, which handles human trafficking, cybercrime, immigration violations, financial fraud, militancy and corruption, said its Red Book 2025 contains complete details of these most wanted human traffickers and migrant smugglers.
“This publication is a key step in strengthening efforts against human trafficking and migrant smuggling networks, and serves as an important resource for law enforcement, stakeholders, and the public,” the agency said.
