The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Anti-Corruption Circle, in a joint intelligence-based operation with other law enforcement agencies, has uncovered a network allegedly involved in providing Pakistani national identity cards (CNICs) to Afghan nationals through forged documents. Four suspects, including officials of the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA), were arrested during the operation.
According to an FIA spokesperson, the Anti-Corruption Circle carried out the joint intelligence-led operation with other law enforcement agencies and arrested four individuals allegedly involved in illegally preparing forged documents for Afghan nationals.
The spokesperson identified the arrested suspects as NADRA Assistant Director Inam-ul-Haq, NADRA Deputy Assistant Director Fayyaz Ahmed, NADRA security guard Junaid Ahmed, and private agent Muhammad Umar Shah. Preliminary investigations suggest that the suspects were allegedly involved in facilitating the issuance of fake identity documents for Afghan nationals, tampering with official records, and other illegal activities.
The spokesperson said initial evidence has indicated possible links between the network and terrorist elements, adding that a detailed investigation is underway. During the operation, authorities seized important records and other evidence, while the scope of the investigation has been expanded.
According to the FIA spokesperson, further significant revelations and arrests are expected during the course of the investigation. The agency said all facilitators and key individuals associated with the network would be brought before the law. The FIA and other law enforcement agencies reaffirmed their commitment to continuing indiscriminate action until the complete elimination of networks involved in activities affecting national security, facilitating terrorism, issuing fake identity documents, and engaging in organized crime.
