CDA targets employees for securing jobs with forged documents, FIA initiates investigation
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has charged 58 employees for securing jobs using fake educational certificates. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Anti-Corruption Circle in Islamabad has filed an official case and launched an investigation into the deceptive employment practices.
According to the suit, the accused obtained jobs from grade 5 to grade 14 through illegal means, violating the province’s merit quota during the recruitment process. They had secured positions as security guards, drivers, lift operators and tube well operators.
This case marks the latest in a series of recruitment scandals within the CDA that highlight ongoing concerns about the agency’s internal checks and balances.
In 2017, the CDA took action against five officials accused of submitting fake matriculation and high school certificates. Formal FIRs were registered against the accused.
As part of enforcement under its service regulations, the authority removed six officers in 2019 after they were found to have false education statements.
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) is currently investigating the accused and more developments are expected. The latest case raises significant concerns about the CDA’s recruitment process and its ability to ensure transparency and fairness in hiring.
