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Fake Afghan E-Visa Scandal Exposed; FIA Arrests 2, Registers Case Against 6
FIA busts fake e-visa network for Afghan citizens using forged sponsorships. 6 booked, 2 arrested. Officials from MoFA, PID allegedly involved. Rs 40M traced to fake visa racket.
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by News Desk
2025-07-05
Fake Afghan E-Visa Scandal Exposed; FIA Arrests 2, Registers Case Against 6

A major e-visa fraud scandal involving Afghan citizens has been uncovered by the FIA Anti-Human Trafficking Cell, revealing a well-organized network that exploited Pakistan’s visa system through fake sponsorships and forged documents.

Following a timely operation, FIA officials arrested two Afghan nationals and registered a case against six individuals involved in the scam. Investigations have revealed alarming details about how the fraudulent network operated, including potential involvement of officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) and the Press Information Department (PID).

Key Findings of the Investigation:

·       Fake sponsorships and identity cards were used to process e-visas for Afghan nationals.

·       A suspicious Rs 40 million was traced to a bank account linked to the racket.

·       All visas were processed within 24 to 48 hours, bypassing intelligence checks.

·       The group reportedly operated a showroom in G8 Islamabad, serving as a front for the operation.

·       Thousands of dollars were collected from Afghan nationals in exchange for guaranteed visas.

The FIA also recovered mobile phones, fake documents, and other evidence from the arrested individuals. Authorities fear that more government employees may be involved, and an expanded investigation is now underway.

“This network was not only committing fraud but also compromising the national integrity and security of the country,” said an FIA spokesperson.

The scandal has raised serious concerns over the security loopholes in Pakistan’s visa issuance system, especially in light of the regional geopolitical sensitivities and human trafficking threats.

Officials stress that the network’s dismantling is only the beginning, and further arrests and departmental inquiries are expected in the coming days.

 
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