Pakistan’s immigration woes hit a new low with the unmasking of a government insider fueling fake visa schemes, caught red-handed at the capital’s main airport.
FIA agents nabbed two fraudsters posing as Federal Board of Revenue staff, armed with phony French visas and a fabricated narrative of diplomatic travel to Europe.
Their props included sham emails discussing parliamentary engagements, designed to dodge embassy and airport checks. Yet, under pressure, they crumbled—no IDs, no approvals, and flight plans betraying asylum motives via a quick Spain detour.
Financial forensics from seized devices show millions changing hands via shadowy agents, transforming visit visas into golden tickets for illegal residency.
Commentary from economic watchers decries this as emblematic of institutional rot, where public office becomes a commodity for crooks. It harms Pakistan’s standing, making every genuine visa applicant a suspect.
The implicated FBR heavyweight’s role spotlights glaring lapses in monitoring. Proven guilt would indict not just individuals but the entire supervisory framework.
With probes expanding, authorities vow accountability. Yet, history suggests piecemeal action falls short—only comprehensive reforms can stanch this bleeding wound on governance.