Federal Investigation Agency personnel blocked a traveler headed to the Democratic Republic of Congo from leaving the country on October 16, 2026, due to suspected payments for immigration and Protector of Emigrants clearances, transferring the matter to the Anti-Human Trafficking Circle in Karachi for proper legal steps.
Hasnain Rasool, who lives in Hunza and is the son of Ghulam Rasool, attempted to board Ethiopian Airlines flight ET-695 destined for Lubumbashi through Addis Ababa, according to an agency representative.
Border personnel checked his background, discovered a prior deportation alongside an overstay history, and subjected him to questioning. The traveler explained that a Congo-based individual named Moeen organized his work papers and provided contact details for Bakr Jamal, described as an operative connected to the Protector of Emigrants office in Karachi.
Rasool stated he agreed to give Rs50,000 for protector paperwork and Rs135,000 for departure clearance. He mentioned that an acquaintance named Sher Alam delivered the initial Rs50,000 to Jamal, while the balance was scheduled for transfer post-clearance.
Authorities seized a Soneri Bank check featuring Jamal's account title from the Liaquatabad branch in Karachi, which the traveler submitted as proof of the financial transaction.
The individual added that Jamal accompanied him to the Protector of Emigrants office, where officials completed his registration and provided a protector registration number.
An inspection of his job contract and visa papers uncovered suspicious inconsistencies that demanded verification. Officials noted conflicting locations between the visa and contract, alongside questionable signatures, agreements, and travel plans.
Investigators forwarded the matter to the Anti-Human Trafficking Circle in Karachi to examine the money transfers and determine the responsibility of Jamal, Moeen, and any corrupt staff within the Protector of Emigrants office.
Immigration personnel cancelled his departure stamp, prevented his flight, and logged the incident into the Integrated Border Management System.
Officers confiscated his original passport, work papers, travel documents, and the check for official proceedings. The agency stated it continues to target corruption and illegal assistance while safeguarding citizens against financial fraud tied to foreign employment and travel approvals.
