Karachi: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has ordered a large-scale crackdown against mafias involved in money laundering, fake medicines, and human smuggling, aiming to ensure indiscriminate action against criminal networks.
According to details, Mohsin Naqvi visited the FIA Karachi Zone, where he reviewed the overall performance of the FIA Karachi Zone and South Zone and received a detailed briefing on ongoing operations.
During the meeting, the interior minister directed authorities to launch a strong crackdown against money laundering mafias, stressing that major money launderers must be dealt with firmly and their complete money trails exposed. He said that the hawala-hundi business would not be tolerated under any circumstances and that visible, indiscriminate action must be taken.
Mohsin Naqvi also ordered effective action against agent mafias involved in human smuggling, stating that those who deceive innocent people and send them abroad illegally deserve no leniency. He instructed officials to proceed against such agents without any pressure.
He further said that those involved in the business of fake medicines are playing with human lives and must be brought to justice without delay.
The interior minister stated that shortages of human resources in the FIA Karachi Zone would be addressed on a priority basis and that all required resources would be provided to enhance institutional performance and credibility.
Earlier, during the briefing, the Director FIA Karachi Zone informed the minister that 20 agents involved in human smuggling had been arrested over the past four months, while non-custom-paid goods and drugs worth 140 million rupees were seized. He also said that a facilitation center has been established at Karachi Airport to assist passengers.
Mohsin Naqvi directed in-charge officers to submit performance reports of their respective circles and urged them to work with greater dedication and professionalism.
The meeting was attended by Additional Director General FIA South Mujahid Akbar Khan, deputy directors of anti-money laundering, anti-corruption, anti-smuggling, immigration, crimes, commercial banking, along with all deputy directors and concerned officials.
