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FIA foils alleged attempt to travel abroad using fake NOC in Multan
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FIA foils alleged attempt to travel abroad using fake NOC in Multan

From Dawn · () English

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At a glance

News Official statement Outcome reported
  • The FIA's Immigration Wing in Multan foiled an attempt by a government employee to travel to the UAE using a fake no-objection certificate (NOC).
  • The passenger, identified as Mohsin Ali, a ward servant at the District Health Authority, Vehari, allegedly obtained the forged NOC through an official named Naveed Imran.
  • The FIA has handed the passenger over for further legal action and urged citizens to use legal means for international travel and report visa fraud.

Authorities in Multan have arrested a government employee for attempting to travel abroad using a forged document. The Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) Immigration Wing intercepted Mohsin Ali, a ward servant at the District Health Authority in Vehari, at Multan Airport on Sunday. He was attempting to board flight PA812 to the United Arab Emirates.

According to initial investigation, the passenger presented an NOC for travelling abroad, which was found to be fake during verification.

— FIA Press ReleaseDescribing the discovery of the fake no-objection certificate.

Initial investigations revealed that Ali presented a fake no-objection certificate (NOC) for his travel. The agency stated that the forged document was allegedly arranged by an official named Naveed Imran, also employed at the District Health Authority in Vehari. The FIA has since transferred Ali to the Anti-Human Trafficking Circle in Multan for further legal proceedings.

The passenger had allegedly arranged the forged NOC through an official named Naveed Imran posted at the District Health Authority, Vehari.

— FIA Press ReleaseDetailing how the fake document was allegedly obtained.

Attaur Rehman, FIA Multan Zone Director, commended the immigration team's efforts. He emphasized that strict action against individuals involved in document forgery is ongoing. Rehman advised citizens to always use legal channels for international travel and to avoid sharing personal information or documents with unauthorized individuals. He also encouraged the public to promptly report any instances of visa fraud to the FIA.

Strict action against elements involved in fake documents is continuing.

— Attaur RehmanFIA Multan Zone Director, commenting on ongoing efforts against document forgery.
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