ISLAMABAD, Oct 27 (APP):The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has cancelled the bail of seven accused in a case involving fake apostille stickers, document forgery and alleged bribery being investigated by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Anti-Corruption Circle Islamabad.
An FIA Islamabad Zone official told on Tuesday that the court cancelled the bail of the seven accused on October 26 in connection with FIR No. 48/2026 registered against 22 suspects.
The accused whose bail was cancelled include Raja Saeed Khan of Excellent Courier Service (ECS), Samiullah of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), Faran Ashfaq, Najeebullah, Azharullah and Waqar Zaman of Sofi Consultants, and Rafiullah of Touristic Private Limited.
FIA Anti-Corruption Circle Islamabad had earlier conducted raids on consultancy and courier offices located at F&F Plaza, Aabpara, Islamabad, on the directions of the Director FIA Islamabad Zone.
During the operation, investigators uncovered an alleged network involved in the preparation, distribution and use of fake apostille stickers, official stamps and documents.
He said FIR No. 48/2026 was registered against 22 accused, including 16 private individuals and six officers and officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The case was registered under Sections 420, 468, 471 and 109 of the Pakistan Penal Code, read with Section 5(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947.
According to the investigation, the accused allegedly collected money from citizens on the pretext of expediting apostille and document attestation services and paid bribes to certain officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The official said the alleged circulation of fake apostille stickers was also a major part of the ongoing investigation.
He added that further legal proceedings were underway following the cancellation of bail of the seven accused.
Inspector Arsalan Masood Khan is investigating the case.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
