An Afghan national was arrested in Islamabad for impersonating a United States Embassy staff member by using a forged embassy identification card, police officials confirmed.

According to police, the suspect, identified as Haris, had been falsely presenting himself as a US Embassy employee and was involved in multiple fraud cases. Authorities said the US Embassy had also raised concerns and lodged a complaint regarding the suspect’s activities.

Law enforcement agencies had already placed the Afghan national under surveillance. He was detained while attempting to enter the Diplomatic Enclave in a vehicle accompanied by two women. 

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Acting on prior intelligence, police, with support from sensitive agencies, intercepted the vehicle and took the suspect into custody.

The accused was shifted to Secretariat Police Station, where further investigation is underway to determine the scope of the impersonation and any possible links to broader fraudulent networks. Legal proceedings have been initiated.