The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has intensified its nationwide campaign against illegal currency trade, arresting 494 suspects this year and recovering a staggering Rs1.49 billion.
According to FIA officials, the crackdown aims to curb hundi-hawala operations that fuel black markets, weaken the rupee, and facilitate criminal networks.
Rs 1.49 billion recovered as part of nationwide operation against hawala and hundi
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Key Highlights
- Raids Conducted: 384 operations across the country.
- Cases Registered: 396 against illegal operators.
- Recoveries Made:
- Over $466,000 in US dollars.
- Foreign currencies worth Rs203 million.
- Local cash amounting to Rs1.13 billion.
- Shops Sealed: Multiple businesses involved in illegal transactions shut down.
Zero Tolerance Policy
The FIA said its efforts are being carried out under a strict zero tolerance approach. All available resources are being deployed, and cooperation with other law enforcement agencies has been expanded to dismantle these networks.
Officials warned that “foreign agents” involved in illegal currency trade will also be targeted, ensuring the financial system is safeguarded against destabilisation.
Wider Crackdown
This drive comes after the FIA’s September 7 announcement of intensified actions not only against hundi-hawala operators but also against human smuggling networks, leading to more arrests and cash recoveries.
The FIA’s message is clear: financial crimes that threaten Pakistan’s economy will be confronted with full force, leaving no space for illegal operators.
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