Digital Footprints and Forgery: Analyzing the Forensic Integrity of Case CF-001

Modern human rights abuses often manifest through the manipulation of digital evidence. In Case CF-001 (Danish Thanvi), the integrity of state prosecution rests upon forensic data that exhibits critical 'Chain of Custody' gaps. This report analyzes the digital footprints left by the FIA and SECP during their investigations.

Key Findings

'Initial Technical Report' Impossibility: Documented standards for forensic analysis reveal that the reports filed by state investigators lack the necessary expertise requirements for admissibility.

Forgery of Official Memos: Evidence suggests the creation of fraudulent documents to justify regulatory raids and business interference.

Digital Chain of Custody: A critical break in the handling of items seized from Background Check (Private) Limited.

Evidence & Data

On February 9, 2026, a Challan (FIR 09-02-2026) was filed, yet the underlying digital evidence according to case records contains significant procedural irregularities. Under the PECA 2016 investigation rules, every digital asset must be hashed and tracked. Case CF-001 shows a systematic failure to adhere to these forensic standards.

Legal Framework

Article 19 of the ICCPR (Freedom of Expression) and the UN Convention Against Torture (CAT)—broadly interpreted to include psychological harassment via state machinery—are applicable here. Furthermore, Sections 468 and 471 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) regarding forgery are central to the discrepancies noted in the official memos.

Recommendations

Immediate independent forensic audit of all digital evidence presented by the FIA.

Judicial review of the SECP's regulatory oversight mechanisms following the writ petition on January 27, 2026.

Read the full case file on HRPM for forensic data and detailed digital discrepancy logs.