Illegal Collection Of Rs12 Billion In Citizens’ Document Verification Revealed
Sanaullah Nagra (@) | Published September 16, 2026 | 08:24 PM
Citizens were allegedly charged Rs800,000 to use illegal channels for document verification, according to a Foreign Ministry investigative report cited by journalist Azaz Syed.
ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 16th Sep, 2026) The illegal collection of Rs12 billion from citizens during document verification has been uncovered, with citizens allegedly charged Rs800,000 to use illegal channels.
According to a report shared on X by Geo news, senior journalist Azaz Syed, a Foreign Ministry investigative report received by Geo News alleged that Rs12 billion was illegally collected from citizens over one year through unlawful means to verify documents.
The report identified the collection of money from the public:
- Citizens were allegedly charged Rs800,000 for having their documents verified through illegal channels.
- The report named a "mafia" involved in collecting this money.
Key Points:
- A four-member committee led by Dr Ahmed Ali Sarohi, Director General Audit and Inspection, found the allegations.
- The report included names and statements of officials allegedly linked to the network.
- An official from the Foreign Secretary's office was among those named, along with directors general of various Foreign Ministry departments, a former additional secretary, and former diplomats.
- A private courier company was also alleged to have links with an official in the Foreign Ministry.
- Despite recommendations, some officers linked to the case were later posted abroad.
- Geo News sent a questionnaire to the Foreign Ministry spokesperson but received no response.
Related Topics:
- National Accountability Bureau (NAB)
- Company
- Money
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