--- title: "FIA books 22, including six MOFA officials, over alleged fake apostille network" description: "Most outlets led with the arrest of MOFA officials in connection with a fake apostille network, noting the FIA’s raids and the number of individuals booked. While some mentioned the six MOFA officials specifically, others focused more broadly on the two officers arrested. A few also highlighted the locations of the raids, such as Islamabad’s Aabpara area, but did not elaborate further." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/9542-fia-uncovers-fake-apostille-sticker-network-in-islamabad site: HarZaviya language: en --- # FIA books 22, including six MOFA officials, over alleged fake apostille network pakistan · updated 21 Sep 2026, 7:02 PM PKT · 20–21 Sep 2026 · 8 articles from 8 outlets over 2 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 21 Sep 2026 — FIA books 22, including six MOFA officials, over alleged fake apostille network (3 outlets) > Most outlets led with the arrest of MOFA officials in connection with a fake apostille network, noting the FIA’s raids and the number of individuals booked. While some mentioned the six MOFA officials specifically, others focused more broadly on the two officers arrested. A few also highlighted the locations of the raids, such as Islamabad’s Aabpara area, but did not elaborate further. - **Abb Takk News** — [FIA arrests two MOFA officials in fake apostille case](https://abbtakk.tv/fia-arrests-two-mofa-officials-in-fake-apostille-case/) · 21 Sep 2026, 7:02 PM PKT > ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested two Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) officials over their alleged involvement in a network accused of producing and using counterfeit apostille stickers and official stamps, sources said on Monday. The FIA Anti-Corruption Circle (ACC) Islamabad took MOFA Assistant Director Qaiser and Apostille... - **ARY News (English)** — [Two Foreign Office officers arrested in apostille scandal: FIA](https://arynews.tv/two-foreign-office-officers-arrested-in-apostille-scandal-fia) · 21 Sep 2026, 5:07 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > fia arrested two officers of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in connection with an fake apostille and document attestation scandal - **Profit** — [FIA books 22, including six MOFA officials, over alleged fake apostille network](https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/21/fia-books-22-including-six-mofa-officials-over-alleged-fake-apostille-network) · 21 Sep 2026, 9:15 AM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > Six MOFA officials among suspects booked after raids on consultancy and courier offices in Islamabad’s Aabpara area ### 20 Sep 2026 — FIA uncovers fake apostille network involving MoFA officials (5 outlets) > Most outlets reported that the FIA uncovered a fake apostille and official stamps network in Islamabad, with several suspects booked, including MOFA officials. Daily Pakistan and Pakistan Today specified that 16 consultancy and courier staff were arrested, while Associated Press of Pakistan and Pakistan Today mentioned 22 suspects in total, including six MOFA officials. Dawn and 24 News HD focused more broadly on the network and its connection to MoFA without specifying the number of arrests or officials involved. - **Dawn** — [FIA busts fake apostille network involving MoFA officials](https://www.dawn.com/news/2031436/fia-busts-fake-apostille-network-involving-mofa-officials) · 21 Sep 2026, 4:44 AM PKT > ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) Anti-Corruption Circle Islamabad has busted a network allegedly involved in the preparation and use of fake apostille stickers in connivance with officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA). According to the FIA Islamabad Zone, the Anti-Corruption Circle carried out raids on multiple consultancy and courier offices in the basement of F... - **Pakistan Today** — [FIA busts fake apostille racket, books 22 including six MOFA officials](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/20/fia-busts-fake-apostille-racket-books-22-including-six-mofa-officials) · 20 Sep 2026, 7:53 PM PKT · 90% identical wording to the newest filing > FIA Islamabad busts an alleged fake apostille and official stamps network in Aabpara, booking 22 suspects including six MOFA officials. Sixteen private suspects linked to seven firms were booked as investigators probe alleged bribery, document forgery and circulation of fake stickers nationwide. - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [Fake apostille network busted in Islamabad, FIA books 22 including six MOFA officials](https://www.app.com.pk/national/fake-apostille-network-busted-in-islamabad-fia-books-22-including-six-mofa-officials/) · 20 Sep 2026, 3:07 PM PKT · 93% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD, Sep 20 (APP):The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Islamabad Zone has busted an alleged network involved in the preparation and use of fake apostille stickers and official stamps, booking 22 suspects, including six Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) officials, following a raid in Aabpara. An FIA official told APP on Sunday that the Anti-Corruption Circle... - **24 News HD** — [FIA uncovers fake apostille sticker network in Islamabad](https://www.24newshd.tv/20-Sep-2026/fia-uncovers-fake-apostille-sticker-network-islamabad) · 20 Sep 2026, 12:30 PM PKT · 89% identical wording to the newest filing > The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has uncovered a network involved in the production and circulation of fake apostille stickers, government stamps and official documents in Islamabad. - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [MoFA Attestation Scandal: 16 Consultancy, Courier Staff arrested over Fake Apostille Network](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/20-Sep-2026/mofa-attestation-scandal-16-consultancy-courier-staff-arrested-over-fake-apostille-network) · 20 Sep 2026, 10:41 AM PKT · 89% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD – Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) busted network involved in production and circulation of fake apostille stickers, forged official seals and fraudulent document-verification services, with 16 people arrested and six Ministry of Foreign Affairs officials being sought for questioning and possible arrest. 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