Karachi Police seeks FIA, Punjab Police help as probe widened into ‘network’ linked to ‘Anmol Pinky’

• Karachi Police pins letters to FIA and Punjab Police seeing technical, cyber and financial investigation support

• Probe focuses on digital transactions, mobile wallets and banking channels

• Police move to freeze multiple accounts allegedly linked to facilitators

 KARACHI: Karachi police have sought assistance from the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and Punjab Police to broaden the investigation into alleged drug queenpin “Anmol Pinky,” as investigators track suspected financial transactions, cyber activity and alleged facilitators linked to what officials describe as a widening narcotics network.

The accused, identified as “Anmol Pinky,” was arrested in Karachi earlier this month in a narcotics case that has since evolved into what police describe as a “sophisticated cocaine trafficking network” spanning multiple cities, involving digital financial transactions, alleged facilitators and possible international linkages.

Social media speculation regarding alleged connections with affluent clients, law enforcement personnel and financial dealings has intensified public scrutiny of the case, while investigators have acknowledged concerns that attempts may be made to obstruct the probe.

In an official communication to the FIA, Karachi police stated: “Since the matter involves banking transactions and certain cyber-related issues, assistance from your good office is required for proper investigation and technical examination of the case.”

The letter also named other co-accused, requesting the FIA to initiate inquiries against them and extend technical support to the investigation.

In a separate correspondence to Punjab Police, Karachi officials sought criminal record details of the main accused and requested that she be arrested in any pending cases, if applicable.

Additional letters show that police have also sought the freezing of multiple bank accounts and mobile wallet accounts allegedly linked to the case, including those operated through JazzCash and various commercial banking channels.

Investigators allege that these accounts were being used by facilitators to receive payments from clients connected to the network.

The expanding probe follows earlier statements by Karachi police that the investigation widened significantly after examination of the suspect’s mobile phones, financial records and alleged intercity links.

Police further said that narcotics trafficking networks are increasingly shifting towards digital platforms and encrypted communication channels, with financial investigators now scrutinizing thousands of transactions linked to accounts allegedly associated with the network.