Officials of the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) arrested by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) have allegedly confessed to processing fake Computerised National Identity Cards (CNICs) for more than 100 foreign nationals. Investigators are continuing to examine the alleged network behind the fraudulent documents.
According to sources, private agents allegedly arranged supporting documents, including birth, death, and marriage certificates. They also reportedly provided applicants’ parents’ CNICs before forwarding cases through former NADRA employee Rao Zahid.
Officials Allegedly Received Payments for Processing Cases
Sources claimed Assistant Director Jehangir Zeb Memon received between Rs. 100,000 and Rs. 150,000 for each processed case. The payments were allegedly delivered through accused Fayyaz Ahmed, Muammar Shah, and Rao Zahid.
During interrogation, Fayyaz Ahmed allegedly admitted processing suspicious CNICs for several individuals. Meanwhile, investigators recovered a mobile phone and other relevant material during a search. Authorities said the investigation would determine the roles of other suspected individuals.
FIA Secures Remand of Four Suspects
Separately, the FIA produced four suspects before a judicial magistrate in Karachi East. The case involves the alleged preparation of forged documents for Afghan nationals.
The court granted the FIA a two-day physical remand of the accused. According to the agency, the suspects allegedly tampered with official records to obtain fraudulent identity documents. The FIA also claimed to have found evidence suggesting possible links to terrorist elements, although the allegation remains under investigation.
