The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Peshawar Circle has arrested six alleged passport agents during separate operations in Mardan and Swabi.

According to the FIA, the suspects were involved in illegally facilitating passport processing, preparing travel documents, and charging citizens hefty amounts for these services.

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During the raids, officials recovered cash, mobile phones, passport-related records, and other important material from the suspects.

The FIA said further investigations are underway to identify and apprehend other individuals linked to the network.