A fake Pakistan Football Team was deported from Japan following the revelation of its fraud, the Federal Investigation Agency said. A human trafficking network was involved in sending a 22-member fake football team to Japan. The fake players were dressed in football kits and claimed they were registered with the Pakistan Football Federation. They also claimed to have scheduled matches with a Japanese club. “The 22-member fake football team, which managed to get a 15-day visa, reached Japan in June 2025.