The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has charged 58 employees for obtaining jobs using fake educational certificates, prompting the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to launch an official inquiry into fraudulent hiring practices.
According to the case, the accused secured positions ranging from grade 5 to grade 14, including roles as security guards, drivers, lift operators, and tube well operators, violating the provincial merit quota.
This scandal is the latest in a series of recruitment controversies at CDA, raising serious concerns about the authority’s internal checks, transparency, and ability to maintain fairness during the hiring process.
Read more : CDA chief reviews pace of uplift work in several sectors
Previously, in 2017, CDA acted against five officials accused of submitting forged matriculation and higher secondary certificates, filing formal FIRs against them as part of accountability measures.
Additionally, six employees were removed in 2019 after being found in possession of false educational testimonials, reflecting ongoing efforts to enforce service regulations and ensure credible recruitment standards.
The FIA continues to investigate the accused, and further developments are expected, highlighting the need for stricter oversight and reforms within CDA’s recruitment system to prevent future fraud.