The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Anti Human Trafficking Circle (AHTC) Islamabad has arrested the main suspect in the notorious Times Immigration fraud case, which is considered one of the largest immigration scandals in Islamabad’s history.
According to the FIA, the suspect was using the fake name Junaid Butt, while his real identity has been confirmed as M. Jehanzaib. He was arrested from Lahore after a prolonged intelligence-based operation.
Investigations reveal that the suspect played a central role in the Times Immigration scam, through which thousands of citizens were allegedly defrauded in the name of sending them abroad. Victims were deceived with promises of immigrant, student, and family visas. The network was operating from offices in Islamabad’s G-11 Markaz, Giga Mall, and Lahore’s Liberty Market, with links extending to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
During the investigation, the FIA traced multiple bank accounts used for financial transactions by the company. Several accounts linked to the former FATA region have also been identified and are currently under further investigation. Authorities estimate that the fraud involved more than 250 million Pakistani rupees.
Investigators also revealed that the suspect allegedly purchased several properties with the money obtained through fraud. These properties were reportedly registered in the names of his first wife Maryam and his second wife Kaneez Fatima, also known as Deedar Multani, a stage actress from Lahore.
The FIA tracked and arrested the suspect using modern technical resources, intelligence information, and coordination with multiple institutions.
It was further discovered that a separate inquiry is ongoing in Lahore, where the suspect had established a fake company named International Visa Consultant (IVC) at Empire Mall Liberty Lahore. There, he was reportedly operating under the name Mian Zohaib. Citizens who may have been affected by this company have been advised to contact the FIA Lahore Zone.
The operation was carried out by a team led by Inspector Abdullah Kiani of FIA AHTC Islamabad and Additional Director Nadeem Zafar (Islamabad Zone), under the supervision of FIA Islamabad Director Shehzad Nadeem Bukhari. FIA Lahore Zone also provided full cooperation.
According to FIA officials, the arrest marks a major breakthrough in the fight against human trafficking and immigration fraud in recent years. Authorities say further investigations are underway and more arrests are expected in connection with the network.
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