Pakistan arrests man hunted by US over $126m postage fraud case

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   Pakistan arrests man hunted by US over $126m postage fraud case

   BBC NewsPublished Oct 21, 2026Checked Oct 21, 2026

   “Pakistan's cybercrime agency has arrested a man accused of running a counterfeit operation that caused $126 million (£94m) in losses to the US Postal service. Faheem Akram is accused of having sold fake stamps via a fraudulent website in the US since 2023. He was indicted by a federal grand jury in Florida last month for selling more than five million counterfeit shipping labels to thousands of US customers over the years. Authorities have now shut down the website. Earlier this month, the US Postal Inspection Service offered a reward of up to $100,000 for information leading to his arrest. According to the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida, the 33-year-old from Khanewal, Pakistan, operated LabelsBank.com. US prosecutors alleged that he sold counterfeit US postage at a fixed rate regardless of a package's weight, size or destination. The counterfeit labels, usually sold at $2 each, allegedly allowed customers to ship packages at rates far below legitimate prices, resulting in substantial lost revenue and shipping costs to the Postal Service. An investigation found that more than 5,200 individuals purchased more than 5.1 million counterfeit shipping labels, the office said in a press release. Akram is charged with one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States and to make and sell counterfeit postage stamps, five counts of making and selling counterfeit postage stamp labels, and four counts of wire fraud.”

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   Examining the Extradition Process in Pakistan: Insights from the Extradition Act of 1972

   Pakistan Journal of Criminal Justice (Rafique)Published Jun 28, 2025Checked Oct 21, 2026

   “The Extradition Act of 1972 in Pakistan stands as a crucial piece of legislation governing the extradition process within the country. This research article delves into the legal intricacies and procedural frameworks outlined in the Act, highlighting its significance in the context of international extradition requests. The study examines key definitions such as fugitive offenders, distinctions between foreign and treaty states, and the principles of cooperation under the Act. Furthermore, it analyses the process of extradition both to and from Pakistan, detailing the rules, procedures, and challenges faced by Pakistani authorities in handling extradition requests. The article also explores principles like double criminality, political victimisation, and the right to a fair trial, shedding light on the complexities involved in extradition cases. Through a comprehensive analysis, this research aims to provide a nuanced understanding of the Extradition Act of 1972 in Pakistan and its implications for the extradition landscape.”

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   Extradition To and From the United States: Overview of the Law and Recent Treaties

   University of North Texas Digital Library (University of North Texas) (Doyle)Published Mar 17, 2010Checked Oct 21, 2026

   “Report outlining information about treaties and procedures followed by the United States related to extradition requests (originating in the U.S. or from a foreign country) to surrender a person for prosecution or punishment in another country. It includes footnotes and citations documenting relevant legal authority for the explanations, as well as an appendix listing the countries with which the U.S. does or does not have extradition treaties.”

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   Mail and wire fraud (Wikipedia)

   WikipediaChecked Oct 21, 2026

   “Mail fraud and wire fraud are terms used in the United States to describe the use of a physical (e.g., the U.S. Postal Service) or electronic (e.g., a phone, a telegram, a fax, or the Internet) mail system to defraud another, and are U.S. federal crimes. Jurisdiction is claimed by the federal government if the illegal activity crosses interstate or international borders.”

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   Blockchain-Based Supply Chain for Postage Stamps

   Informatics (Yanovich et al.)Published Nov 15, 2018Checked Oct 21, 2026

   “Counterfeit and unaccounted postage stamps used on mailings cost postal administrations a significant amount of money each year. Corporate and individual clients become victim to stamp fraud and incur losses when security teams investigate such mailings. The blockchain technology is supposed to be a solution to make postage stamps market transparent and to guarantee invariability of stamps volume produced and used. The blockchain-based supply chain for postage stamps is introduced in the article.”