Prominent human rights activist Sarim Burney was arrested by the Anti-Human Trafficking Police at Karachi Airport.
According to FIA sources, Sarim Burney has been arrested on very serious charges.
FIA officials say that Sarim Burney was arrested on the complaint of the US government. He is accused of sending more than 25 children to America illegally.
Sarim Burney and his trust illegally adopted these children to America.
FIA sources say that the children were handed over to Sarim Burney Trust in Karachi at different times. He has been accused of smuggling 17 children to America and an investigation has been started.
Sources say that Sarim Burney’s movements were being monitored for a long time. He was arrested upon arrival at Karachi Airport on a flight from America.
FIA sources further stated that the social activist has been detained by the FIA Anti-Human Trafficking Team.
According to sources, the legal team has reached outside the FIA office to meet him.