MULTAN: The Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) Immigration Wing on Sunday foiled an alleged attempt by a government employee to travel abroad from Multan Airport using a fake no-objection certificate (NOC).

In a press release, the agency said that a passenger, identified as Mohsin Ali, was travelling to the United Arab Emirates on flight number PA812.

It added that the passenger was serving as a ward servant at the District Health Authority, Vehari.

“According to initial investigation, the passenger presented an NOC for travelling abroad, which was found to be fake during verification,” the release said.

“The passenger had allegedly arranged the forged NOC through an official named Naveed Imran posted at the District Health Authority, Vehari,” it stated, adding, “The passenger has been handed over to the Anti-Human Trafficking Circle Multan for further legal action.”

Meanwhile, FIA Multan Zone Director Attaur Rehman appreciated the performance of the immigration team.

“Strict action against elements involved in fake documents is continuing,” the release quoted Rehman as saying.

He urged that the citizens should always adopt legal means for travelling abroad and should not hand over their personal information or documents to unrelated persons.

Rehman also appealed to the public to immediately report visa fraud to the relevant officials of the FIA.