Legal
How to Report a Corruption Case in Pakistan (2025)
By Huzi
Step-by-step paths for NAB (National Accountability Bureau) and FIA (Federal Investigation Agency) "" choose the route that fits your case.
👑ޝ Decide First: NAB or FIA?
| Type of Corruption | Where to Report |
|---|---|
| Public-sector bribery, embezzlement, misuse of authority | NAB |
| Bank fraud, cyber-crime, fake documents, private-sector fraud | FIA |
👑"‹ Reporting to NAB (National Accountability Bureau)
1. Online Complaint (fastest)
Portal: www.nab.gov.pk →’ Public Complaints
Steps:
- Click "Lodge Complaint" →’ fill CNIC, details, evidence (PDF/JPG ≤ 2 MB)
- Receive tracking ID immediately via SMS & email.
2. Email (for overseas Pakistanis)
Email: [email protected]
Format:
Subject: Corruption Complaint "" [City/Dept]
Body: Name, CNIC, phone, facts, evidence links/attachments
3. In-Person / Postal
Address: Chairman NAB, NAB Headquarters, Islamabad Regional Offices: List & contacts Open Hearings: Last Thursday every month at Regional DGs—walk-in complaints accepted.
👑"‹ Reporting to FIA (Federal Investigation Agency)
1. Cyber-Enabled Financial Fraud / AML
Portal: complaint.fia.gov.pk
Steps:
- Select "Financial Fraud" →’ upload bank slips, chat logs, screenshots
- Tracking ID via SMS in 30 seconds.
2. Email / WhatsApp / Call
| Channel | Details |
|---|---|
| [email protected] | |
| 021-9901-3130 (save contact) | |
| Helpline | 1991 (Cyber Crime Wing, Mon—Fri 8 AM—4 PM) |
3. In-Person
Cyber Crime Reporting Centers: List & phone numbers Required: CNIC, evidence on USB/CD, written statement.
👑"„ What Evidence to Attach
| NAB | FIA |
|---|---|
| - Copies of corrupt contracts, receipts | - Bank statements, fake invoices |
| - Audio/video recordings | - SMS/WhatsApp screenshots |
| - Witness CNICs | - IP addresses, emails, URLs |
â±ï¸ Timelines & Escalation
| Body | Acknowledge | Resolution | Appeal |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAB | 7 days | 30—90 days | Chairman Review |
| FIA | 2 days | 15—30 days | DG FIA |
👑› ï¸ One-Screen Cheat-Sheet
- Identify: Public-sector corruption →’ NAB
- Private / cyber fraud →’ FIA
- Upload evidence →’ Portal / Email
- Save tracking ID →’ follow SMS updates
- Escalate after 30 days if no response
Tip: Always save screenshots and tracking IDs—they're your golden ticket if you need to escalate further.




