A massive financial scandal has reportedly rocked Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with over Rs. 40 billion allegedly misappropriated from provincial government accounts over the past five years. The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has frozen nearly 50 bank accounts and seized records from multiple departments and banks as part of an ongoing investigation.

One of the most startling revelations involves a dumper driver whose bank accounts held over Rs. 4.5 billion. Authorities allege that he registered a fake construction company and received nearly Rs. 7 billion through suspicious transactions.

The alleged scam centers on the Communication and Works Department in Upper Kohistan, where forged documents, fake securities, and inflated bills were reportedly used to siphon funds from the “Security and Deposit Works KP 10113” account. Investigators claim that approximately 1,000 fake cheques were issued, with 50 account holders identified so far.

NAB suspects high-level collusion, pointing to the possible involvement of political figures, officials from the District Accounts Office (DAO), Accountant General’s Office, Director General Audit, and bank personnel. Some account holders have denied any wrongdoing, asserting that all transactions were legitimate and aligned with government contracts.

Provincial Finance Advisor Muzzammil Aslam acknowledged the gravity of the situation and called for a thorough investigation, while distancing the finance department from direct involvement in the scandal.