Two Pakistanis Caught Using Fake Licences For Saudi Work Visas

Two Pakistanis were caught using fake licences to travel to Saudi Arabia by immigration officials. Shehbaz and Umar were leaving for Saudi Arabia on work visas categorised for drivers. However, during routine checks, officials found that their driving licences were fake.

Immigration officials said the licences appeared to be issued by the Clifton licensing branch. However, further checks confirmed that neither Shehbaz nor Umar had visited the office or completed the official licensing process. Investigations revealed they had acquired the fake licences through an agent, paying between Rs600,000 and Rs750,000.

Even though both men had genuine protector stamps on their work visas, the fake documents resulted in their arrest. Authorities handed them over to the Anti-Human Trafficking Circle for further investigation.

In a separate case, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) arrested a 10-member group of beggars at Karachi Airport. They were trying to travel to Saudi Arabia while pretending to be Umrah pilgrims.

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The group included seven women. During questioning, immigration officials realised the individuals could not answer simple questions related to Umrah rituals. This raised suspicion, and officials found that their real intention was to beg in Saudi Arabia.

The FIA also reported that the group did not have hotel bookings or enough funds to support themselves during the trip. Because of this, officials confirmed they were not genuine pilgrims but instead part of a human trafficking attempt.

The FIA transferred all 10 members to the Anti-Human Trafficking Cell for legal action and further investigation.

These incidents reflect growing concerns about illegal travel methods and the use of fake documents, especially for foreign employment or deceptive purposes like begging. Immigration and FIA officials continue to take steps to stop such activities and ensure only legitimate travellers leave the country.