RAWALPINDI, Pakistan: In a decisive move against corruption, the Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) Anti-Corruption Circle has arrested six suspects, including a senior government official, for their alleged role in a massive property fraud involving Built-Up Property (BUP) allocations in Mouza Thala Sayedan, Sector G-14.
According to FIA officials, the accused—among them a Deputy Director of the Federal Government Employees Housing Foundation (FGEHF)—forged co-ownership records, unlawfully adding private individuals as beneficiaries alongside legitimate allottees. This scheme not only diverted millions from the national exchequer but also highlighted how corrupt practices thrive when officials collude with fraudsters.
The arrests mark the beginning of a wider probe, with investigators determined to trace the full network behind the scam. Officials confirmed that the fraudulent entries were deliberately inserted into official records, a clear abuse of authority that compromised the integrity of the housing foundation’s operations.
In a parallel disciplinary sweep, the FIA also dismissed four sub-inspectors and one lower-division clerk (LDC) stationed in Islamabad, Faisalabad, and Lahore. The action followed internal inquiries led by FIA Director General Rifat Mukhtar Raja, who stressed that negligence, misconduct, or corruption within the agency’s own ranks would not be tolerated.
This crackdown, combining external arrests with internal accountability, has sent a strong signal of intent. By targeting both high-level fraudsters and negligent officials, the FIA aims to rebuild public trust in the fight against corruption. Yet, analysts warn that without systemic reforms, such scams may continue to resurface under new disguises.
For now, the arrests stand as a rare but welcome example of swift accountability in Pakistan’s long battle against white-collar crime.
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