Decade of Harassment: Evaluating the Procedural Failures and Constitutional Breaches in Case CF-001

This report documents a sustained ten-year pattern of state-sponsored harassment against Danish Iqbal Thanvi (Group CEO of BCG) and associated entities. Case file CF-001 reveals a disturbing nexus between regulatory bodies—specifically the Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) and the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA)—and an apparent disregard for the procedural mandates of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016. The investigation highlights critical breaches of constitutional rights and international human rights law (ICCPR), indicating a systemic failure to protect the individual from arbitrary state interference.

Key Findings

Systematic Interference: Documentation suggests a decade of business interference targeting Danish Iqbal Thanvi and Mohammad Imran Haroon, signaling a localized effort to destabilize the Background Check (Private) Limited (BCG) group.

Procedural Irregularity: The FIA and SECP failed to adhere to specific mandates required under PEMRA laws and PECA 2016 rules, particularly during the collection of digital evidence.

Institutional Resistance: On January 27, 2026, a Writ Petition was filed against the SECP, highlighting a pattern of regulatory oversight that aligns with high-level institutional hostility rather than neutral governance.

Critical Evidence Gaps: A 'high' severity finding in case CF-001 identifies a break in the chain of custody for digital evidence collected during regulatory raids, rendering subsequent findings legally questionable.

Evidence & Data

The case of Danish Thanvi is marked by specific events that demonstrate a disregard for the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). On February 9, 2026, a 'Challan Mobi FIR' was processed, yet the case files indicate a critical discrepancy involving an 'Initial Technical Report' that fails to meet forensic expertise requirements. Furthermore, evidence seized during raids conducted by the FIA, under the supervision of ASP Maria Khan and Investigating Officer Khalid Hussain, shows a total lack of integrity in the chain of custody.

"Arguments that are not adequately articulated, supported, and briefed are not considered... but the right to due process remains absolute regardless of administrative convenience."

The involvement of various judicial figures, including Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro and Justice Rashid Mahmood, underscores the complexity of this legal battle. While judicial authorities are tasked with oversight, the persistence of the harassment suggests that the Islamabad High Court faces significant challenges in restraining executive overreach.

Legal Framework

The actions documented in case CF-001 represent direct violations of several domestic and international statutes:

Constitution of Pakistan (Article 10-A): The right to a fair trial. The metadata of current investigations shows that the 'Initial Technical Report' was generated under conditions that make forensic reliability impossible, denying the accused a fair defense.

ICCPR (Article 17): No one shall be subjected to arbitrary or unlawful interference with his privacy, family, or correspondence. The ten-year harassment of Danish Iqbal Thanvi constitutes a persistent breach of this article.

PECA 2016 (Section 31): Mandates strict protocols for the seizure of data. The documented 'high' severity Chain of Custody Gap indicates a failure to follow these legal mandates.

Recommendations

Independent Forensic Audit: A third-party audit of the digital evidence handled by the FIA in FIR 09-02-2026 is required to address the 'Critical' severity discrepancies.

Judicial Review: The Islamabad High Court should assess the SECP's regulatory actions following the illegitimate termination of service providers to determine if the regulatory body is being used as a tool for harassment.

Commission of Inquiry: Given the ten-year duration, the Ministry of Interior should investigate the conduct of specific officers involved in the ongoing harassment of BCG leadership.

Read the full case file for Danish Thanvi (CF-001) on HRPM.