FIA arrests key suspect in Libya boat incident

According to an FIA spokesperson, this action came on the orders of the Federal Minister for Interior  Mohsin Raza Naqvi.

Yasir Mehmood, a suspect listed in the Red Book’s most wanted list was apprehended during a major operation by the FIA’s Gujranwala zone.

He faces multiple charges with over five cases filed against him in 2023 by the Composite Circle Gujarat. Yasir is accused of defrauding victims by collecting Rs 24 lakh each to facilitate their illegal journey to Europe.

He reportedly transported victims through Libya to Egypt and Dubai where they were held in poor conditions. Tragically, some victims died during a boat attempt to reach Italy.

The arrest was made possible through modern technology following extensive raids aimed at capturing him.

Investigations are ongoing and efforts to apprehend additional suspects in the trafficking network are underway.