PESHAWAR: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has arrested another key suspect, Mushtaq-ur-Rehman, in connection with the Rs40 billion Kohistan mega corruption scam.
The accused was taken into custody from Islamabad during a targeted operation. After Mushtaq-ur-Rehman’s arrest, NAB sources revealed that several other individuals, including political figures, have come under the bureau’s scrutiny and could face arrest soon. With the latest detention, the total number of arrested suspects in the case has risen to 33. NAB has also taken possession of several luxury vehicles from Islamabad that were previously frozen under court orders by the Accountability Court.
The Kohistan scam, one of the largest corruption cases in the province’s history, involves alleged embezzlement of billions of rupees through fake projects and misuse of public funds. Investigations are going on, and more arrests are expected in the coming days.
Meanwhile, the Accountability Court sent an accused to jail on judicial remand in connection with the Kohistan financial scandal.
The case was heard by Accountability Judge Amjad Zia Siddiqui. During the hearing, the NAB prosecutor, the defense counsel, and the NAB investigating officer appeared before the court.
The investigating officer informed the court that the accused, Saranzeb, was involved in the Upper Kohistan scandal and had made key disclosures during the initial investigation. He added that transactions amounting to Rs38.5 million had been carried out through various cheques, which were also reflected in the bank statements.
