FIA arrests 2 in Lahore over 'illegal' currency exchange, another 2 for copyright violations
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) said on Sunday that its Lahore unit has arrested four suspects during separate raids for their alleged involvement in hawala/hundi operations and violations of the Copyright Act. An FIA spokesperson told the media that the raids were conducted by the agency’s Lahore Corporate Crime Circle at different locations in the provincial capital. Two suspects were arrested for allegedly running illegal currency exchange and hawala/hundi businesse
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in Lahore has apprehended four individuals in connection with separate illegal activities. Two suspects were taken into custody for allegedly operating unauthorized currency exchange and hawala/hundi businesses. Authorities seized approximately Rs20.4 million in cash, along with various foreign currencies and evidence of illicit transactions during this operation. In a parallel action, two other individuals were arrested for alleged copyright infringements, specifically for possessing and distributing counterfeit goods from prominent companies.
These arrests highlight ongoing efforts by Pakistani authorities to combat financial crimes and intellectual property theft, which can destabilize the economy and harm legitimate businesses.
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