Key suspect arrested in Greece boat tragedy that killed over 250 Pakistanis

tribune.com.pk February 3, 2025, 09:00 PM UTC

Mohammad Iqbal, the main suspect in the 2023 Greece boat tragedy that killed over 250 Pakistanis, was arrested at Lahore airport. He is accused of running a human trafficking network that sent migrants to Europe. The boat capsized in June 2023, carrying 262 Pakistanis among others. This incident was one of the deadliest in the Mediterranean, highlighting the risks faced by migrants seeking better lives. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has linked Iqbal to illegal transactions worth approximately $287,000. They are also pursuing 20 other traffickers involved in the tragedy.


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