Another Fortune in Cash Unearthed in Abbottabad Clerk Scandal
In a case that reads like a thriller, authorities have uncovered another fortune in illicit cash. This time, the Abbottabad residence of Qaiser Iqbal yielded a further 200 million rupees. The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) conducted this second successive operation, thereby exposing yet another layer of a brazen financial plunder.
The total cash recovered from the property now stands at an unbelievable 1.8 billion rupees. Consequently, the sheer volume of money is staggering. Ultimately, it underscores the massive scale of the alleged fraud.
The Initial Discovery: Paint Cans Full of Cash
The scandal first erupted following a crucial tip. Specifically, investigators acted on information from Iqbal’s arrested wife. They subsequently discovered the initial motherlode hidden in the home. In fact, the team found 1.6 billion rupees in banknotes. Remarkably, the money was meticulously concealed inside ordinary paint cans. As a result, this discovery immediately transformed a routine inquiry into a major national corruption case.
The Modest Clerk Behind a Billion-Rupee Scheme
At the center of this multi-billion-rupee scheme is Qaiser Iqbal himself. Previously, he was employed as a government clerk. His official salary was modest, yet his ambition was vast. According to officials, he exploited his position within the Kohistan Communication & Works (C&W) Department. Furthermore, he reportedly rose to become a head clerk. From this role, he allegedly wielded significant unauthorized authority. For example, investigators claim he used this authority to forge official documents. This process allowed him to systematically siphon public funds on an industrial scale.
An Expanding Web of Complicity
The investigation is now deepening. Currently, authorities are probing a widening web of assets and connections. Moreover, the scale of the fraud suggests it was far from a one-man operation. Therefore, questions are being raised about possible accomplices within the department. Additionally, the authorities are tracing properties and other assets linked to Iqbal and his associates. This suggests a coordinated network may have enabled the long-term diversion of funds.
Implications and Ongoing Actions
Overall, the case has sent shockwaves through the bureaucracy. Primarily, it highlights critical vulnerabilities in public financial management. In response, the NAB has intensified its scrutiny of similar departments across the region. Furthermore, the recovery of such vast sums of physical cash points to severe flaws in anti-money laundering controls. Finally, the investigation remains active and is expected to lead to more arrests. Thus, it serves as a stark reminder of the persistent challenge of institutional corruption.
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Kohistan corruption scandal! Another Rs 200 million recovered from mastermind’s house. This money was hidden in paint cans. pic.twitter.com/zxwFCN2sxD
— Ihtisham Ul Haq (@iihtishamm) October 30, 2025
