Islamabad: CDA gets embroiled in fake degrees scandal

WEB DESK: A major controversy has erupted in the Capital Development Authority (CDA) after it was revealed that degrees of 56 employees may be fraudulent. According to sources, the FIA’s Islamabad Circle has registered a case under Section 420 of the Pakistan Penal Code, which deals with fraud and cheating.

The allegations first came to light after the CDA’s internal inquiry team reportedly declared the degrees of these employees fake. Those implicated have been serving in various grades across the authority for several years, raising questions about recruitment processes and oversight within the organisation.

While no arrests have yet been confirmed, officials suggest that detentions could be imminent as the investigation progresses. The development has sparked speculation over how such a large number of employees with allegedly fraudulent qualifications were able to secure positions and maintain long-term employment within the CDA.

Many are also questioning whether gaps in verification procedures allowed the situation to persist unchecked, and if similar cases may exist in other government departments. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not released a full list of the employees involved.

The case could have far-reaching implications for public sector recruitment and accountability, potentially prompting stricter verification measures in the future.