FIA arrests four NADRA officials in Charsadda over alleged illegal CNIC issuance

CHARSADDA: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested four officials of the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) during a raid at a NADRA registration center in Charsadda district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, an FIA spokesperson said on Saturday.

According to the FIA, the arrested officials have been identified as Assistant Director Waqar Ahmad, Attaullah, Ahmad Raza, and Sajjad.

The agency alleged that the suspects were involved in the illegal issuance of Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs) to Afghan nationals.

During the raid, FIA officials reportedly recovered important documentary evidence, objectionable material, and weapons from the possession of the suspects.

The FIA further stated that Assistant Director Waqar Ahmad is already under investigation in several other cases and inquiries.

A case has been registered against the accused, while raids are ongoing to arrest other facilitators allegedly involved in the network.

The investigation is underway to determine the full extent of the alleged illegal issuance of identity documents and identify additional individuals involved in the operation.

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