ISLAMABAD: Authorities have decided to transfer the 284 foreign nationals arrested in connection with alleged online fraud and pornographic content to Adiala Jail for further legal processing and deportation, building on earlier action taken following visa cancellations and one-time exit permits.
According to updated developments, the Interior Ministry withdrew a prior notification that had designated the plaza of a private housing society as a sub-jail.
The authorities also cancelled the visas of the foreigners “yesterday” and issued special permits, paving the way for their custody transfer to Adiala Jail.
Deportation Process Set Within 15 Days
Media reports indicate that the detainees are being moved to Adiala Jail to facilitate deportation proceedings. They are expected to be sent back from Pakistan within 15 days under the terms of the exit permits.
It may be recalled here that the foreigners were arrested during operations in Islamabad, and the case involves allegations of fraud-related activities, including extortion through investment-related claims via mobile applications.
Authorities have also indicated that local facilitators and handlers connected to the alleged network were traced.
The 284 detainees were arrested from a private housing society in Islamabad.
The majority are reported to be citizens of Vietnam, Indonesia, and China. Most of those arrested were reportedly in Pakistan on tourist or visit visas.
Investigations are ongoing to determine the wider network and whether any additional support—local or otherwise—may have been involved.
