Another Suspect Arrested in Kohistan Financial Scandal Over Rs5 Billion Transactions

Peshawar: Authorities have arrested another suspect in connection with the Upper Kohistan financial scandal involving transactions exceeding Rs5 billion.

According to reports, the accused, Fazal Khan, was presented before Accountability Judge Muhammad Zafar. During the hearing, Senior Special NAB Prosecutor Habibullah Baig and the investigating officer appeared before the court.

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) prosecutor informed the court that the suspect is the owner of a private construction company and that substantial funds had been transferred through his bank accounts. The prosecutor stated that transactions amounting to Rs5.277 billion were made across accounts in five different banks.

The NAB prosecutor argued that further interrogation of the suspect was necessary and requested physical remand. After hearing the arguments, the court granted NAB a six-day physical remand of Fazal Khan for investigation purposes.