PESHAWAR: A major development has emerged in the Rs40 billion Kohistan mega scandal, as it has been revealed that a company linked to an MNA received around Rs1 billion through fake billing.
The News first broke the story on April 30, 2025, reporting that Rs40 billion had been siphoned off from official accounts in Kohistan district through fraudulent bills. According to sources, the inquiry found that the MNA’s company submitted fake bills to the Communication and Works (C&W) Department, Kohistan. These bills were approved, leading to payments of approximately Rs1 billion to the company through cheques. The transactions came to light during a forensic audit of accounts linked to the scam.
Officials said further investigation into the role of MNA’s company is underway, and its assets and properties have also been frozen. Based on solid evidence, the arrest of the lawmaker concerned is also a possibility.
The funds are believed to be a part of the broader Rs40 billion financial scandal, which involves alleged irregularities and misuse of public funds.
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB), KP, has so far arrested 41 accused persons in the Kohistan mega scam. Out of these, six accused have entered into plea bargain worth Rs8.43 billion. Additionally, assets worth Rs424.579 million have been surrendered by benamidars of the accused persons.
Officials said more plea bargain applications are under consideration and will be forwarded to the accountability court after final approval.The total value of frozen assets in the mega scam stands at Rs27.16 billion, including cash, foreign currency, gold, commercial and residential properties, palatial farmhouses and luxury vehicles.
