FIA files case against customs officials for embezzling Rs140 million

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The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Thursday filed a case against Pakistan Customs officials for embezzling Rs140 million worth of foreign currency, reported The News.

The agency has registered the case against Customs inspector and in-charge warehouse of valuable godown Lahore Khalid Parvaiz Bhutta, and former in-charge Muhammad Yousaf Khan and others.

Sources say that FIA made the move against the suspects after a complaint was filed by Pakistan Customs. The agency had reported misappropriation of foreign currency valuing more than Rs 140 million during 2012 -2019.

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After receiving the complaint, FIA launched a probe in the matter. During the investigation, the agency found unsatisfactory responses from the suspects regarding the missing foreign currency.

FIA Punjab zone’s director has formulated a joint investigation team led by Additional Director Kamran Ali to probe the matter further.