# FIA investigations into corruption in Islamabad

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fia-investigations-into-corruption-in-islamabad
> Updated: 2026-08-18T10:49:52.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) uncovered a corruption network at New Islamabad Airport involving illegal immigration clearance and the movement of foreign nationals. Following information from a Chinese national, authorities arrested an official from the Immigration and Passport Office and a constable from the Islamabad Police Special Protection Unit.

Investigators allege the network charged foreign passengers up to Rs 80,000 for expedited or illegal clearance. During a raid on a suspect’s residence, officials recovered Rs 20 million in cash. The ongoing investigation may implicate additional personnel from immigration services, the Special Protection Unit, and the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-18: FIA uncovers immigration corruption network in Islamabad

The FIA has busted an immigration corruption network in Islamabad, recovering Rs 20 million in cash and arresting officials for allegedly taking bribes to facilitate illegal clearance for foreign nationals.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fia-uncovers-immigration-corruption-network-in-islamabad

### 2026-07-25: FIA arrests suspects in Pakistan scholarship fraud and fake medical certificate racket

Pakistan's FIA arrested a scholarship scam operator and three hospital staff for issuing forged medico‑legal certificates after two raids in Islamabad.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fia-arrests-suspects-in-pakistan-scholarship-fraud-and-fake-medical-certificate-racket

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