The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested an important member of a network accused of defrauding citizens with fake apostille stickers, in an operation in Islamabad.
Who Was Arrested
The FIA Islamabad Zone said it arrested Qazi Faheem Younis, described as a key member of an organised group, on Thursday, November 12. The arrest was made under FIR No. 48/2026, which concerns document forgery and fraud.
Fake Apostille Stickers: What the Network Is Accused Of
According to the agency, the network used counterfeit apostille stickers to cheat citizens. An apostille is the official certification that allows a Pakistani document to be accepted abroad, so fake stickers can leave people with documents that are rejected overseas after they have paid for them.
Cases involving fake apostille stickers matter because the attestation is required for documents such as degrees, marriage and birth certificates and power of attorney when they are used abroad. Citizens who need attested papers are advised to use only the official channels of the relevant government departments and to be wary of anyone offering faster attestation for a fee.
Investigation Status
Several other suspects had already been arrested in the same case. The FIA says interrogation of the latest suspect is under way, and investigators are examining his role and tracing others who may have prepared, supplied or facilitated the stickers. The scope of the probe has been expanded. No statement from the suspect or his lawyer has been reported.
At a Glance
- Suspect: Qazi Faheem Younis, arrested by FIA Islamabad Zone
- Case: FIR No. 48/2026, fake apostille sticker fraud
- Several other suspects already in custody
- Probe widened to trace suppliers and facilitators
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