The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Cyber Crime Wing has recovered illegal foreign currencies worth over Rs27 million in Naushahro Feroze and arrested an accused involved in Hawala Hundi and illegal currency exchange businees.

According to a report, the operation, carried out in the jurisdiction of the Daras Police Station, resulted in the arrest of one suspect, Idris Ahmed, a resident of Moro, who is believed to be heavily involved in the illicit curreny business.

Authorities seized foreign currencies worth over Rs27 million, including 31,557 US dollars, 105,861 Saudi Riyals, 13,200 Euros, 67,700 Turkish Lira, 1,585 UAE Dirhams, 1,535 British Pounds, 10,000 Korean Won, 161 Omani Riyals, 240 Australian Dollars, 200 Qatari Riyals, and 56.55 lakh Pakistani rupees. In addition to the currencies, mobile phones, a checkbook, and other evidence related to the Hawala Hundi operation were recovered from the suspect.

The operation was carried out following a tip-off, and the FIA has initiated an investigation into the matter. Authorities are continuing their efforts to apprehend other individuals involved in the illegal network.