Three Pakistani men have reportedly been kidnapped in Thailand by a group of Indian women, according to media reports.

 

The victims, identified as Usman Amin, Muhammad Ahmed, and Tajammul Shehzad, all residents of Sahiwal, had been in contact with the women by phone before travelling abroad. Family members say the victims left for Thailand on May 26, 2025, accompanied by a friend from Faisalabad.

 

Upon arrival, they were allegedly abducted and taken to the Myanmar border. The kidnappers later demanded a ransom of Rs10 million from their families for their safe release.

 

The victims’ parents revealed that the women involved in the honey trap provided airline tickets and stayed in touch with them throughout their journey. Unidentified individuals also reportedly saw the men off at Lahore Airport, raising concerns about a wider trafficking network facilitating such crimes.

 

Families have expressed frustration with the Pakistani Embassy in Thailand, accusing it of negligence and a lack of timely assistance. Despite repeated appeals, the embassy has not provided any significant updates, leaving families desperate for answers.

 

The case has sparked calls for urgent action from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who has previously taken notice of similar incidents involving human trafficking and exploitation abroad.

 

In its recent crackdown on human trafficking networks, Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) arrested nine people involved in visa fraud and trafficking operations. The raids, conducted in Gujranwala, Gujrat, Multan, Rahim Yar Khan, and Mian Channu, uncovered a well-organised network luring citizens with fake promises of employment abroad.