The FIA said the 10-member network was operating in an organized manner across seven countries and allegedly smuggled people from Pakistan to Europe through Türkiye.
According to the FIA Gujranwala director, alleged network leader Asim Ali was arrested after arriving in Pakistan from Türkiye. His name was on the stop list.
Investigators said Asim Ali’s mobile phone shop in Istanbul was also allegedly used for hawala and hundi transactions.
The FIA said other alleged members of the network were operating in Greece, Italy, Germany and Pakistan. Asghar Shah allegedly handled operations in Greece, while Nadir Chauhan was involved in activities in Italy. Qasim, Ali Hassan and Wasim were reportedly active in Germany and Greece.
According to investigators, Basit Ali allegedly handled hawala and hundi transactions in Pakistan, while an individual identified as Master Sajid was responsible for contacting young people.
The FIA said cases have been registered against the suspects and legal proceedings are underway to arrest the remaining members of the alleged network.