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Corruption & FIA Investigation Defence in Karachi

Defence in anti-corruption and FIA inquiries for public officials and private individuals.

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In brief

Corruption allegations may arise under the Prevention of Corruption Act 1947 and related sections of the Pakistan Penal Code, and may be investigated by the FIA or the provincial Anti-Corruption Establishment. They can affect liberty, employment and reputation at once.

We analyse the documentary trail early, prepare your response to the inquiry, seek bail where necessary, and defend you before the competent special court.

Who this is for

Government officers, contractors, company officials and private parties under investigation.

How we can assist

  • Inquiry and notice responses
  • Pre-arrest and post-arrest bail
  • Trial defence before Special Courts
  • Parallel disciplinary proceedings advice
  • High Court petitions and appeals

When clients come to us

  • You received a notice in a departmental or anti-corruption inquiry
  • Your signature on a file is being questioned
  • You face both a criminal case and disciplinary action
  • A contractor has been named over payment issues

How the matter moves

We review the allegations and the records relied upon. Your position is put before the inquiry where useful, and bail is sought as needed. If a challan is submitted, the matter proceeds to trial, where documents and witnesses are tested and the defence is presented.

Papers to keep ready

  • Notice, FIR or inquiry letter
  • Official files and approvals you can lawfully access
  • Service record, if relevant
  • Contract and payment documents

Questions clients ask

Who investigates these cases?

Depending on the matter, typically the FIA or the provincial Anti-Corruption Establishment, and some matters may fall under other agencies.

Can I also face departmental action?

Yes, criminal and departmental proceedings can run side by side, and you should coordinate your responses.

Should I hand over documents straight away?

Take advice first on what is being sought and on what basis, and keep copies.

Where we act

  • FIA / NCCIA offices, Karachi
  • Special Courts
  • District & Sessions Courts
  • High Court of Sindh

Across Karachi

  • Saddar
  • Clifton
  • DHA
  • PECHS
  • Bahadurabad
  • Gulshan-e-Iqbal
  • Gulistan-e-Jauhar
  • North Nazimabad
  • Nazimabad
  • Federal B Area
  • North Karachi
  • Shah Faisal
  • Malir
  • Korangi
  • Landhi
  • Bahria Town
  • Scheme 33

About fees

Every matter is different, so we give a fee after understanding the work involved. It is discussed before work begins, may be fixed or staged depending on the matter, and court costs or official charges are explained separately.

Need help with your Cyber Crime & FIA matter?

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