FIA nabs passenger over plan to work for scamming network in Laos

Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Immigration intercepted a passenger at Islamabad International Airport for attempting to travel abroad to join a scamming network

ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 5th May, 2026) Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Immigration intercepted a passenger at Islamabad International Airport for attempting to travel abroad to join a scamming network.

An official told APP on Tuesday that the passenger, identified as Shah Rukh Shafiq, was travelling to Malaysia via Qatar Airways when he was stopped during immigration clearance on May 4, 2026.

He said initial questioning revealed that the passenger intended to proceed to Laos for employment in scamming companies.

The official said further examination of the passenger’s passport and mobile phone confirmed that he had previously travelled to Laos via Malaysia and had worked in similar fraudulent setups.

He said the accused was taken into custody for further legal proceedings.

The official said FIA remained vigilant against such activities and strict action would be taken against individuals involved in cyber fraud and illegal overseas employment schemes.