The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has detained an air hostess from Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on charges of smuggling foreign currency.
The arrest came to light after a video began circulating on social media. The video shows an FIA official retrieving bundles of US $100 bills concealed in the socks of the air hostess. As of now, the specific location of the arrest has not been disclosed.
The incident has sparked significant attention due to the nature of the crime and the involvement of a crew member from the national carrier, underscoring ongoing challenges in regulating illegal activities within the aviation industry.
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The FIA has not yet released additional details about the case or the amount of currency recovered. Still, an investigation is underway to determine the full scope of the incident and any potential connections or accomplices involved.