Legal
How to Report a Corruption Case in Pakistan (2025)
By Huzi
"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.
👑Ž¯ 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)
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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.
- Portal:
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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.
- Email:
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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)
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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.
- Portal:
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Email / WhatsApp / Call
| Channel | Details |
|---|---|
[email protected] (Cyber Crime Wing) |
|
0336-6006060 (send photos & voice notes) |
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| Helpline | 1991 (Cyber Crime Wing, Mon—Fri 8 AM—4 PM) |
- 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 |
â±ï¸ Timelines & Escalation
| Body | Acknowledge | Resolution | Appeal To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 there is no response.
Tip: Always save screenshots and tracking IDs—they're your golden ticket if you need to escalate the matter.
