FIA probes fake CNIC network after arrested National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) officials allegedly confessed to processing more than 100 fraudulent Computerised National Identity Cards (CNICs) for foreign nationals. Investigators say the suspected network used forged documents and private agents to secure illegal identity records, while the inquiry continues to uncover the full scope of the operation.

According to investigators, the suspects allegedly used forged birth, death, and marriage certificates, along with fake parental CNICs, to support identity applications. A private agent reportedly arranged the documents before forwarding them through former NADRA employee Rao Zahid for further processing. Authorities believe the organised network operated through multiple intermediaries.

Sources alleged that Assistant Director Jehangir Zeb Memon received between Rs100,000 and Rs150,000 for each processed case. Investigators claimed the payments were delivered through accused Fayyaz Ahmed, Muammar Shah, and Rao Zahid. The FIA is examining financial records and other evidence to trace the suspected transactions.

During questioning, accused Fayyaz Ahmed allegedly admitted processing suspicious CNIC applications linked to several individuals, including Dawood, Parveen, Majida Bibi, and Naseerullah. Investigators also recovered a mobile phone and other material they believe could assist the ongoing inquiry. Officials said they would determine the role of additional suspects as the investigation progresses.

In a separate but related case, the FIA presented four suspects before a judicial magistrate in Karachi East over allegations of preparing forged documents for Afghan nationals. The court granted a two-day physical remand to facilitate further investigation. The FIA also claimed it had found evidence suggesting possible links between some suspects and terrorist elements, although those allegations remain under investigation.