Pakistani Brothers Accused of Fraud, Leaving Doctor Stranded in Maldives with Career Ruin

A Pakistani doctor and his brother are accused of defrauding a fellow doctor by promising a job in the Maldives, leaving her stranded and financially ruined. The fraud has caused immense personal and professional damage.

FIA Registers Case Against Pakistani Brothers in Maldives Employment Fraud

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has filed a case against Dr. Badr Munir Awan, who resides in the Maldives, and his brother, who lives in Pakistan. The case was registered based on a complaint from Dr. Fatima Ahad, under sections 18, 22 of the Immigration Ordinance 1979, and sections 109 for fraud and aiding the crime. 

Fraudulent Promise of Job in Maldives Hospital

According to the complaint, the two brothers—Dr. Badr Munir Awan, residing in the Maldives, and Baber Shehzad, based in Pakistan—misled Dr. Fatima Ahad into believing they could get her a job at a hospital in the Maldives. They promised to convert her 3-month visa into a one-year work visa, in exchange for $1900. However, the two defendants had no overseas employment license or legal authority to make such a promise. 

The Deception Leads to Financial Loss and Personal Risk

The case goes on to detail how the brothers were unable to secure the promised work visa or job for Dr. Fatima Ahad. As a result, she found herself in a dangerous situation in the Maldives. The fraudulent actions of the accused left her stranded, facing personal risks, and in a dire financial situation. 

Financial Loss and Career Damage

Dr. Fatima Ahad added in her complaint that not only did she lose $3000 in fines due to the fraud, but she had to arrange for her own return to Pakistan at her own expense. The fraudulent actions of the two brothers caused her significant financial loss and severely damaged her professional reputation. She was blacklisted in the Maldives and has struggled to secure professional employment ever since. The entire ordeal has left her career prospects shattered. 

This case highlights the risks of fraudulent practices and the lasting damage they can cause to individuals’ professional lives.

Summary

The FIA has filed a case against Pakistani brothers, Dr. Badr Munir Awan and Babar Shehzad, for defrauding Dr. Fatima Ahad. They promised her a job in the Maldives, took $1900, but failed to provide the work visa or employment, causing her financial loss and professional harm.

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