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ISLAMABAD – The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Anti-Corruption Circle has initiated a formal inquiry following a complaint regarding the freezing of two bank accounts. According to the complainant, both accounts have remained blocked for over a year without any clear explanation from the concerned banks or the National Cyber Crime Agency. The complaint also alleges that unlawful demands were made during attempts to restore the accounts, although the matter became unclear following transfers of the officials involved.
The complainant further stated that he has repeatedly approached relevant institutions for resolution but the issue remains unresolved.
Taking immediate notice, the FIA Anti-Corruption Circle Islamabad has sought complete records from the concerned banks. The FIA has directed the banks to clarify the legal basis for blocking the accounts, identify the authority or agency on whose instructions the action was taken, and provide copies of any written orders, if available. The FIA has also requested complete records from the National Cyber Crime Agency related to the relevant inquiries in order to determine whether the account restrictions were imposed under lawful and documented orders. The inquiry is being conducted under Inquiry No. 112/2026 by the FIA Anti-Corruption Circle Islamabad. The swift response and structured investigation by the FIA Islamabad Circle is being viewed as a significant development. Under the supervision of Director FIA Islamabad Circle Syed Shahzad Bukhari, the agency has actively pursued records and ensured accountability from concerned institutions, which is being considered a positive step toward transparency and effective investigation.
