NADRA CNIC Fraud: FIA Expands Probe Into Fake Identity Cards

The NADRA CNIC fraud investigation has expanded after officials arrested by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) allegedly admitted to processing Computerised National Identity Cards (CNICs) for more than 100 foreign nationals. Investigators claim the suspects used forged documents and illegal payments to obtain Pakistani identity cards. The inquiry remains ongoing, and authorities continue gathering evidence to identify everyone involved.

Officials and Agents Face Serious Allegations

According to investigation sources, a private agent arranged supporting documents before forwarding applications through former NADRA employee Rao Zahid. The documents allegedly included birth, death and marriage certificates, along with copies of applicants’ parents’ CNICs. Investigators believe these records helped support fraudulent applications.
Authorities allege that Assistant Director Jehangir Zeb Memon accepted between Rs100,000 and Rs150,000 for every processed application. Investigators claim that suspects Fayyaz Ahmed, Muammar Shah and Rao Zahid handled the payments. During questioning, Fayyaz Ahmed allegedly admitted to processing suspicious applications linked to individuals identified as Dawood, Parveen, Majida Bibi and Naseerullah. Investigators also seized a mobile phone and other material that may help strengthen the case. Meanwhile, officials say they will determine the role of additional suspects as the inquiry progresses.

FIA Seeks More Evidence in Forgery Case

In a separate development, the FIA produced four suspects before a judicial magistrate in Karachi East. The accused include Inamul Haq, Fayyaz Ahmed Sangi, Junaid and Muhammad Umar. The court granted investigators a two-day physical remand to continue questioning them.
The FIA alleges that the suspects tampered with official records to obtain fraudulent identity documents for Afghan nationals. Investigators also claim they found evidence suggesting possible links between some suspects and terrorist elements. However, authorities stressed that they are still examining those allegations. As a result, investigators expect the inquiry to uncover whether others participated in the alleged network. Officials say they will take further legal action if fresh evidence emerges. The investigation continues, and no court has yet determined the guilt of any suspect.