PESHAWAR: In a significant development regarding the multi-billion-rupee Kohistan financial scandal, the owner of a private construction company was presented before the Accountability Court in Peshawar on Friday. The accused, identified as Khushal Khan, was produced before Accountability Judge Muhammad Hamid Mughal following his arrest by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB).
During the proceedings, the investigation officer informed the court that NAB is currently probing massive financial irregularities totalling Rs 37 billion within the Kohistan scandal. The prosecution highlighted that illegal transactions exceeding Rs 196 million were detected in Khushal Khan’s personal bank accounts, necessitating a deeper inquiry into his involvement and the money trail.
The investigation officer argued that further custody of the accused is essential to complete the ongoing probe and uncover additional facts related to the embezzlement.
After hearing the arguments, Judge Muhammad Hamid Mughal granted the request and handed over Khushal Khan to NAB on a seven-day physical remand, directing the bureau to produce him again upon the expiry of the remand period.
