Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Faisalabad circle has registered a case against eight suspects during action related to online gambling and suspected illegal financial activities. According to FIA officials, the investigation identified multiple online gaming and gambling platforms allegedly involved in real money betting and payment transactions through bank transfers, mobile wallets and cryptocurrency channels. Authorities stated that financial records examined during the inquiry revealed large scale transaction activity involving several accounts, while investigators continue reviewing available evidence to determine the nature of the operations and the involvement of different individuals and institutions.
According to FIA officials, several online platforms including U7777 Game, TD777, Game89, EPIWIN, B9 Game and S9 Game were identified during the investigation. Authorities stated that these platforms provided facilities linked with real money betting activities, with payments reportedly processed through different financial channels including bank accounts, branchless banking services and digital payment methods. FIA investigators reported that accounts associated with 11 single member companies showed a total credit turnover of Rs119.93 billion. In addition, approximately Rs8.586 billion was identified in five branchless collection accounts through around 10.5 million transactions. Officials stated that further analysis of these financial records is underway to understand the movement of funds and identify any additional links connected with the case. The investigation has also highlighted suspected financial transfer activities, including alleged layering of transactions and possible use of digital hawala or hundi mechanisms. FIA officials said evidence related to potential use of cryptocurrency channels, including USDT transactions, has also emerged during the inquiry. A case has initially been registered against eight suspects under relevant sections of the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act and Pakistan Penal Code. Investigators stated that the role of officials from banks and other related institutions will be examined as part of the ongoing proceedings. FIA Composite Circle Faisalabad is continuing the investigation, with authorities expected to take further action based on verified evidence and findings from financial and digital analysis.
In a separate incident in the Faisalabad region, a man who had reportedly gone missing was later found injured and died during medical treatment. According to reports, Basharat, a 42 year old van driver from Chak 356 JB, went missing on Wednesday, after which his mobile phone was found switched off. His family searched for him before he was found critically injured near Chak 363 JB on Thursday. He was shifted to Gojra Tehsil Headquarters Hospital, where doctors referred him to Allied Hospital due to his deteriorating condition. After being brought to Allied Hospital, doctors declared him dead. Police registered a case against unidentified individuals and initiated an investigation into the incident.
Meanwhile, Gojra city police stated that they had made progress in the investigation of the killing of a bank security guard. According to police officials, Ijaz Ahmad was returning home from the bank several days earlier when two unidentified individuals on a motorcycle intercepted him. Police said one of the individuals allegedly opened fire before leaving the scene with his companion. During the investigation, police detained Ijaz’s son Ahmed, who reportedly disclosed that he had planned the incident with the help of his friend Sajid. Police stated that Ahmed allegedly involved Sajid in the plan following personal disagreements with his father. Authorities have taken both individuals into custody, while further investigation into the case continues.
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