The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) of Pakistan has arrested a notorious human trafficker wanted in connection with the boat tragedy that set off from Libya towards Europe before sinking off Greece, according to the Pakistani ARY News.
According to the details reported, the accused identified as Yasir Mehmood was on the Red Book’s most-wanted list and had over five cases registered against him in Composite Circle Gujrat in 2023.
Mehmood tried to transport the victims from Libya to Italy by boat, which resulted in the tragic death of many individuals.
On June 13, 2023, a fishing boat reportedly carrying at least 800 people, capsized off Greece, 104 people were rescued, including Egyptians, Syrians, Pakistanis, Afghans, and Palestinians, 82 bodies were recovered, and hundreds of others were missing.
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