Anti-Narcotics Force
Coverage of Anti-Narcotics Force in the Nexus archive.
- FIA sets up cryptocurrency investigation unit
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) established a cryptocurrency investigation unit within its National Command and Control Centre (NC3) to prevent money laundering and terrorism financing through virtual currencies. The unit will collaborate with agencies like the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency and Anti-Narcotics Force to address crypto use in cybercrime and drug trade.
- FBR stonewalls Senate panel on tobacco tax data; FIA to probe Badshah Wazir case
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) failed to provide tobacco tax data to a Senate sub-committee, prompting demands for a 20-year record of tax collections and pending dues. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) is investigating Badshah Wazir's corruption case, which involves alleged smuggling of raw materials for tax-exempt areas.
- Pinky’s long-running drug network targeted elite areas, students: IO
Anmol Pinky, an alleged cocaine dealer, operated a 16-year drug trafficking network targeting elite areas and students in Karachi. The investigating officer filed an interim charge sheet, revealing her use of accomplices, bank accounts, and WhatsApp to facilitate drug distribution. Three suspects are in custody, while others remain at large.