PIA Officer Arrested Over Umrah Visa Fraud
UrduPoint (September 23, 2026) - A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) officer was arrested for his alleged involvement in an Umrah visa fraud case after the cancellation of his bail by the Lahore High Court, Multan bench.
An official source stated that the FIA Composite Circle, Multan, initiated the action as per the directives of FIA Director General Usman Anwar against human smuggling, illegal travel facilitation, and individuals involved in visa fraud cases.
According to the source, the FIA Composite Circle arrested accused Mubasher Khan, son of Muhammad Anwar, following the high court's decision to cancel his bail. The FIA registered a First Information Report (FIR) No. 141/2026 against the accused at the FIA Anti-Human Trafficking Circle (AHTC), Multan.
It is alleged that the complainant was arrested in Saudi Arabia after traveling on a fake visa allegedly provided by the accused. Further investigation is ongoing.
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