Islamabad, March 15, 2026: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested the alleged mastermind behind the high-profile Times Immigration fraud case, described by officials as one of the largest immigration scams in Islamabad.
According to a statement, the arrest was made by the Anti Human Trafficking Circle after an intelligence-based operation. The suspect, identified as M. Jahanzaib, had allegedly been operating under the fake identity of Junaid Butt and was apprehended in Lahore following extensive efforts to trace his whereabouts.
FIA officials said the accused is believed to be the mastermind of the Times Immigration scam, through which thousands of citizens were allegedly defrauded on the pretext of arranging immigrant, student and family visas for overseas travel.
Investigators said the fraudulent network operated through several offices, including locations in G-11 Markaz, Giga Mall, and Liberty Market, with operational links extending to the United Arab Emirates. Authorities said the suspect frequently travelled abroad as part of the operation.
During the investigation, FIA teams traced multiple bank accounts used for financial transactions by the company. Officials said the accounts revealed complex financial trails, including several linked to the former Federally Administered Tribal Areas, which are currently under further scrutiny.
Authorities suspect that money laundering and other financial crimes were carried out through these accounts. Preliminary estimates suggest the scam involved approximately Rs250 million.
Investigators also believe the suspect purchased several properties using proceeds from the alleged fraud, registering them in the names of his first wife Mariyam and his second wife Kaneez Fatima, also known as Deedar Multani, a stage actress based in Lahore.
Further inquiries revealed that a separate investigation is underway in Lahore, where the accused allegedly operated another fake company named International Visa Consultant (IVC) from Emporium Mall, reportedly using the alias Mian Zohaib.
FIA officials have urged citizens in Lahore who may have been affected by the company to contact the agency’s Lahore Zone to assist in the investigation.
The operation was led by Inspector Abdullah Kiani of FIA AHTC Islamabad and Additional Director Nadeem Zafar under the supervision of Director Shahzad Nadeem Bukhari of the FIA Islamabad Zone. Authorities said the FIA Lahore Zone also provided operational support during the arrest.
Officials described the arrest as a major breakthrough in the fight against human trafficking and immigration fraud networks that exploit citizens seeking employment and education opportunities abroad.
Further investigations are ongoing, and additional arrests are expected as authorities work to dismantle the broader network involved in the scam.
