FIA arrests fugitive in UAE, extradites to Pakistan

ISLAMABAD (APP): The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has apprehended a fugitive wanted for fraud in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and extradited him to Islamabad.

An official said that the arrested suspect, identified as Mian Hassan Kamal, was wanted by Islamabad Capital Police in connection with a fraud case registered against him at the Kohsar Police Station.

The arrested individual had issued a cheque worth Rs6 million for the purchase of a flat, which later bounced.

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Following the fraudulent transaction, he fled abroad and had been evading arrest since 2022.

FIA had issued a red notice for his arrest, leading to his capture in Abu Dhabi. The suspect was subsequently transferred to Islamabad airport, where FIA immigration officials handed him over to Islamabad police for further legal proceedings.

The extradition was made possible through close coordination between Interpol Islamabad and Interpol Abu Dhabi.

The official said that efforts were under way to bring more fugitives to the country to face the trial.