PESHAWAR: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has made great progress in the biggest financial scandal in the history of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and has recovered PKR1.59 billion in cash and gold from the possession of the alleged corrupt employees.
According to sources, this operation was carried out after the revelations of an arrested clerk, who revealed several important secrets during the investigation. During the raid, a huge amount of Rs 1.59 billion was recovered from the 12 main accused persons, which includes Pakistani currency, US dollars and gold. According to private TV channel initial reports suggest that this corruption was allegedly done in the construction projects of C&W (Communication and Works), where irregularities and illegal remittances in funds were revealed. According to NAB officials, a large amount of cash, foreign currency and gold were recovered during the raids on the houses of the accused, which have been seized as evidence. More raids and arrests are expected as the scope of the investigation is being expanded.
The authorities have also clarified that the money was withdrawn through petty embezzlement and fake billing of government funds, in which several senior government officers and contractors are suspected to be involved. NAB is currently investigating various aspects to expose all the roles of this corruption network. This scandal is being termed as the biggest financial scam not only in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa but also in the history of the country, and is causing serious concern among the public.
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