NAB Balochistan traces Rs.250m assets of C&W official

NAB Balochistan traces Rs.250m assets of C&W official

News Desk: 

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Balochistan has filed a reference against the Superintendent Engineer, of the C&W Department, Balochistan, Noor Mohammad Lehri, and his benamidar Malik Naveed for allegedly accumulating assets worth Rs. 250 million.

The illegal assets include one bungalow and six flats in Quetta and one Bungalow worth millions of rupees in DHA Karachi. During the investigation, it was revealed that the accused made illicit assets worth more than Rs 250 million in Quetta and Karachi during his service. 

In addition, an investigation of bank accounts revealed that suspicious transactions of Rs 132 million were made from accounts created in the names of accused and anonymous persons.

Balochistan High Court rejects petition of the accused 

The accused filed a baseless petition in the High Court to avoid a clear corruption case which was rejected by the Hon’ble Chief Justice of Balochistan High Court Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhel and directed the NAB to complete the investigation of the case within 20 days and submit the reference to the accountability court. 

The investigation team of NAB collected irrefutable evidence and filed a reference against Superintendent Engineer Noor Mohammad Lehri and his benamidar Malik Naveed Kasi in the accountability court Quetta. The accused has obtained interim bail from the court. 

NAB Balochistan traces Rs.250m assets of C&W official

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