The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested a proclaimed offender wanted in an illegal money value transfer case involving Rs5.6 million, following a raid conducted by the Commercial Banking Circle Islamabad. An official confirmed the arrest on Thursday, stating that the accused, Hamza Faisal, son of Faisal Mushtaq, was arrested from Rawalpindi based on credible intelligence after remaining in hiding to evade arrest.
Details of the Arrest
The suspect was a proclaimed offender nominated in FIR No. 42/2025 registered with the FIA Commercial Banking Circle Islamabad. According to the investigation, the accused allegedly caused a loss of Rs5.6 million to the complainant through illegal money value transfer services. The FIA's Commercial Banking Circle conducted the raid that led to his capture.
Legal Proceedings
Following his arrest, the suspect was produced before the competent court, which granted the FIA a three-day physical remand for further investigation. This period will allow authorities to delve deeper into the case and uncover additional evidence.
Ongoing Investigation
An official stated that the investigation is continuing to identify other individuals who might have been involved in the illegal financial network. The FIA is also working to recover additional evidence related to the case. The agency remains committed to cracking down on illegal financial activities and bringing all perpetrators to justice.
