FIA Islamabad Recovers Rs1 Million in Alleged Umrah Visa Fraud Case
The Federal Investigation Agency says it has returned the full amount to a complainant who alleged he was defrauded after paying for an Umrah visa to Saudi Arabia.

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Islamabad Zone said it has recovered Rs1 million for a complainant who alleged he was defrauded after paying the amount for an Umrah visa to Saudi Arabia, according to the agency.
The FIA stated that the complainant had paid the sum for the purpose of obtaining an Umrah visa but was allegedly defrauded in the process, prompting him to approach the agency for assistance.
According to the FIA, following an investigation, the agency was able to recover the full Rs1 million and return it to the complainant.
The agency did not provide further details regarding the identity of the accused, the specific nature of the alleged fraud, or whether any arrests or further legal action have been taken in connection with the case.
The FIA has in the past dealt with cases involving alleged fraud related to Umrah and Hajj travel arrangements, though details of the broader pattern of such cases were not included in this report.
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