The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has taken decisive action against 58 employees of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) for securing government jobs through fake degrees, forged certificates and fabricated experience documents. This marks one of the largest anti-fraud crackdowns ever recorded within the CDA.
Widespread Fraud Uncovered Through FIA Anti-Corruption Probe
The case was registered by the FIA Anti-Corruption Circle Islamabad on December 4, 2025, following a detailed investigation. Officials confirmed that several employees managed to obtain government positions illegally by submitting bogus school certificates, counterfeit degrees, fake experience letters and forged driving licences.
The FIA report states that the appointments were made in clear violation of merit and quota rules. As a result, the CDA suffered significant financial losses, as these individuals received salaries, allowances and benefits for years based on fraudulent credentials.
The list of accused employees is extensive. It includes thirteen security guards, eleven drivers, and seven tube well operators. Investigators also identified clerks, technicians, and naib qasids who allegedly used forged documents to enter government service.
Major Investigation Launched to Expose Internal Facilitation
According to officials, fifty-six individuals have already been formally nominated in the FIR. Action is now underway to address the remaining suspects involved in the recruitment fraud. Investigators believe that many of the accused had been benefiting financially for years through deceit and manipulation.
The FIA has begun a broader inquiry to uncover the entire network responsible for producing and verifying fake documents. The agency is also probing possible internal facilitation within the CDA, which may have enabled this illegal hiring process to continue unchecked for so long.
With the investigation expanding, more arrests, suspensions and departmental proceedings are expected in the coming days. The case highlights growing concerns about document fraud within public institutions and the urgent need for stronger verification systems.
