How to Report a Corruption Case in Pakistan (2025)

“Your silence protects the corrupt. Your complaint protects the nation.”

Here are the complete, step-by-step paths for reporting corruption to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA)—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 by a government official. | NAB | | Bank fraud, cyber-crime, fake documents, private-sector fraud, human trafficking. | FIA |

📋 Reporting to NAB (National Accountability Bureau)

1. Online Complaint (Fastest)

   • Portal: www.nab.gov.pk → Public Complaints
   • Steps: Click “Lodge Complaint” → fill in your CNIC, details of the incident, and upload evidence (PDF/JPG ≤ 2 MB). You will receive a tracking ID immediately via SMS & email.

2. Email (for Overseas Pakistanis)

   • Email: [email protected]
   • Format:

     Subject: Corruption Complaint – [City/Dept]
     Body: Your Name, CNIC, Phone Number, detailed facts of the case, and links/attachments of evidence.
     

3. In-Person / Postal

   • Address: Chairman NAB, NAB Headquarters, Islamabad
   • Regional Offices: List & contacts on NAB website
   • Open Hearings (Khuli Kachehri): Last Thursday of every month at Regional DG offices—walk-in complaints are accepted.

📋 Reporting to FIA (Federal Investigation Agency)

1. Online Complaint (Cyber-Crime & Financial Fraud)

   • Portal: complaint.fia.gov.pk
   • Steps: Select your complaint category (e.g., “Financial Fraud”) → upload bank slips, chat logs, screenshots. A tracking ID is sent via SMS in 30 seconds.

2. Email / WhatsApp / Call

| Channel | Details | | :--- | :--- | | Email | [email protected] (Cyber Crime Wing) | | WhatsApp | 0336-6006060 (send photos & voice notes) | | Helpline | 1991 (Cyber Crime Wing, Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM) |

3. In-Person
   • Cyber Crime Reporting Centers: Find your nearest center and phone number on the FIA website.
   • Required: Your CNIC, evidence on a USB/CD, and a written statement.

📄 What Evidence to Attach

| For NAB | For FIA | | :--- | :--- | | • Copies of corrupt contracts, receipts | • Bank statements, fake invoices | | • Audio/video recordings | • SMS/WhatsApp screenshots | | • Witness CNICs and statements | • IP addresses, emails, URLs |

⏱️ Timelines & Escalation

| Body | Acknowledge | Resolution | Appeal To | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 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. Private / cyber fraud → FIA.
2. Upload evidence → Portal / Email.
3. Save tracking ID → follow SMS updates.
4. Escalate after 30 days if there is no response.

Tip: Always save screenshots and tracking IDs—they’re your golden ticket if you need to escalate the matter.