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How to Report a Corruption Case in Pakistan (2025)

By Huzi
How to Report a Corruption Case in Pakistan (2025)

Step-by-step paths for NAB (National Accountability Bureau) and FIA (Federal Investigation Agency) — choose the route that fits your case.

🎯 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:

  1. Click “Lodge Complaint” → fill CNIC, details, evidence (PDF/JPG ≤ 2 MB)
  2. 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:

  1. Select “Financial Fraud” → upload bank slips, chat logs, screenshots
  2. Tracking ID via SMS in 30 seconds.

2. Email / WhatsApp / Call

| Channel | Details | | ---------- | ---------------------------- | | Email | [email protected] | | WhatsApp | 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 |

⏱️ Timelines & Escalation

| Body | Acknowledge | Resolution | Appeal | | ---- | ----------- | ----------- | --------------- | | NAB | 7 days | 30–90 days | Chairman Review | | FIA | 2 days | 15–30 days | DG FIA |

🛠️ One-Screen Cheat-Sheet

  1. Identify: Public-sector corruption → NAB
  2. Private / cyber fraud → FIA
  3. Upload evidence → Portal / Email
  4. Save tracking ID → follow SMS updates
  5. 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.