Three employees of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), including a female medico-legal officer, have been arrested by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) over allegations of issuing fake medico-legal certificates (MLCs) in exchange for bribes.
According to reports, the FIA’s Anti-Corruption Circle Islamabad carried out a sting operation at the PIMS medico-legal office after receiving information about the alleged racket.
As part of the operation, an FIA official posed as a complainant seeking a fake medico-legal certificate. During the undercover operation, the official allegedly paid Rs. 50,000 as an advance bribe, leading to the registration of a case and the arrest of the suspects.
The arrested individuals include a female medico-legal officer, a clerk, and a ward master. FIA officials said the fake certificates were allegedly used to help people register false legal cases.
Following the arrests, the two male suspects were placed on physical remand for further interrogation, while the female medico-legal officer was sent to judicial remand.
The female officer also serves as Deputy Director (Evening) at PIMS.
The PIMS administration has confirmed the arrests and submitted a report to the Ministry of National Health. It has also recommended suspending the female officer under the relevant service rules following the registration of the FIR.
However, hospital officials stressed that the suspension is purely an administrative measure and should not be interpreted as proof of guilt.
PIMS officials further stated that the female officer has maintained a good professional record and reputation throughout her career, adding that she claims to have been wrongly implicated in the case.
They also emphasized that all three accused are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
The FIA has registered a case under multiple sections of the Pakistan Penal Code, including those related to cheating, forgery, and the use of forged documents, as well as Section 5(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947.
The hospital administration said it would provide legal assistance to the female officer if the allegations against her are ultimately found to be false. The final outcome of the case will be determined through court proceedings.
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