Web Desk: Islamabad police arrested an Afghan national for impersonating a US Embassy employee using a fraudulent identification card, officials said. The suspect, identified as Haris, was wanted in multiple fraud cases and is now in police custody.
Incident at Diplomatic Enclave
Authorities said Haris attempted to enter the Diplomatic Enclave while traveling in a vehicle with two women. Officials from police and intelligence agencies had been tracking him and intervened as he tried to gain access to the embassy area.
Fraud allegations and embassy complaint
According to sources, the US Embassy had filed a complaint regarding Haris, prompting local authorities to intensify surveillance. Police said Haris had used the fake card to falsely present himself as an embassy employee.
Police custody and further investigation
Haris was arrested with assistance from intelligence agencies and has been transferred to the Secretariat Police Station for further action. Investigators are reportedly probing whether he was involved in other fraudulent activities in the capital.
The arrest highlights ongoing security measures in Islamabad’s diplomatic zones and the vigilance of law enforcement in preventing impersonation and related crimes.
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