An Afghan-origin traveller holding an Australian passport was offloaded from a flight at Islamabad International Airport after authorities uncovered alleged visa fraud. Officials found that the passenger had reportedly used a fake Nikahnama to obtain a Pakistani family visa. The passenger was travelling to Australia when authorities conducted secondary profiling. During the process, officials examined his travel documents and questioned the information provided in his visa application.
Traveller Allegedly Used Fake Marriage Documents
The passenger was travelling to Australia on Emirates flight EK-613 when authorities stopped him for further scrutiny.
During the document check, officials reportedly discovered inconsistencies in his visa records. The traveller had claimed that he married a Pakistani national named Maryam.
He had also submitted a Nikahnama as evidence of the alleged marriage. However, authorities said he failed to provide supporting evidence when questioned about the relationship.
Further verification reportedly showed that the marriage registration certificate was fake. Officials consequently determined that the traveller had obtained his Pakistani family visa using misleading information and allegedly fraudulent documents.
Traveller Entered Pakistan on Family Visa
According to officials, the Afghan-origin passenger entered Pakistan on May 29, 2026. He reportedly used the family visa that he had obtained through the disputed documentation.
Authorities also found that the passenger had allegedly paid an agent in Australia to arrange the visa. The amount reportedly reached 300 Australian dollars.
The findings raised further concerns about how the visa had been obtained. Officials subsequently prevented the traveller from continuing his journey on the scheduled flight.
Passenger Handed Over to FIA
Following the discovery, authorities offloaded the passenger from Emirates flight EK-613. They then handed him over to the Federal Investigation Agency’s Anti-Human Trafficking Circle in Islamabad.
The FIA will now conduct further investigation into the alleged use of fraudulent marriage and visa documents. Legal proceedings will follow based on the findings of the investigation. The incident highlights the scrutiny travellers can face when authorities identify inconsistencies in immigration documents. It also underlines the importance of providing accurate information when applying for family visas.
For now, the case remains subject to further investigation by the relevant authorities. The FIA’s proceedings are expected to establish how the alleged fake documents were prepared and used during the visa application process.
