PESHAWAR: The Kohistan corruption scandal investigators have uncovered that funds linked to the scam were kept in the accounts of 56 companies and individuals.
A National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Peshawar investigation team has expanded the scope of its inquiry into the case.
According to media reports, investigations revealed that a staggering Rs36 billion was withdrawn from the accounts of these entities.
Authorities expect at least five more arrests in connection with the case. The individuals involved in the withdrawals include owners of seven private companies and three contractors.
Billions of rupees were reportedly kept in over 100 bank accounts, which are now undergoing forensic audit.
Several of the accounts used to stash the corruption money were allegedly benami (held under fake names), and approximately Rs6 billion was withdrawn from such accounts.
The Accountant General’s Office in Peshawar has submitted a report to the NAB investigation team as part of the ongoing probe.