ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency has uncovered a visa fraud case involving a senior officer of the Federal Board of Revenue.
According to FIA officials, two private individuals were falsely shown as members of an official government delegation to obtain visas for France.
Investigators said official emails were sent to the French Embassy claiming the applicants were FBR employees. In reality, neither of them held any government post.
The individuals were identified as Kamran and Aamir Shehzad. FIA revealed that one works as a driver, while the other is a property dealer.
The probe found that senior FBR officer Atiq ur Rehman allegedly took Rs 5.3 million to arrange the fake delegation and visa process. The money was transferred through bank accounts, according to investigators.
FIA’s Anti Corruption Cell has registered a case against the officer and other suspects. Kamran and Aamir Shehzad were arrested at Islamabad Airport.
Officials said further investigation is ongoing and more arrests may follow.
