FIA, ICMPD Hold OSINT Training to Strengthen Pakistan’s Fight Against Cyber-Enabled Trafficking

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency(FIA), in partnership with the International Centre for Migration Policy Development(ICMPD), has completed a three-day basic-level OSINT training in Islamabad, aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s capacity to counter cyber-facilitated trafficking and fraudulent job recruitment schemes.

Held from 3–5 December 2025, the workshop brought together officials from the FIA, the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority and the National Cybercrime Emergency Response Team. International experts led detailed sessions covering the legal landscape of cyber-enabled trafficking, the mechanics of online recruitment fraud, and the practical use of OSINT tools to identify and disrupt fraudulent job networks.

Participants were trained in digital evidence collection and examined how virtual currencies and blockchain are used in modern recruitment scams. The programme also highlighted the growing role of AI-based tools in law enforcement investigations. Attendees took part in hands-on exercises and an extended Q&A session designed to strengthen operational understanding.

The workshop further explored the influence of social media, disinformation and hybrid threats in facilitating fraudulent recruitment. On the final day, a consolidation session and an inter-agency cooperation workflow discussion allowed participants to exchange insights, share information and refine joint strategies. A practical walkthrough concluded the event, reinforcing the skills gained over the three days.

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The training not only enhanced the technical capacity of participating agencies but also deepened coordination among them. Officials noted that improved cooperation and more advanced investigative tools mark a significant step forward under the FJA-PAK initiative, strengthening Pakistan’s efforts to protect aspiring migrants from cyber-enabled trafficking and fraudulent job advertisements.