The Anti-Money Laundering Cell in Islamabad has arrested former Capital Development Authority (CDA) Member Afnan Alam and property dealer Jabbar for their alleged involvement in a fraudulent land allocation scheme that resulted in a loss of over Rs1 billion to the national treasury and rightful owners.
According to Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) officials, Afnan Alam, who previously held the position of Member Estate at the CDA, was implicated in a corruption scandal that involved the fraudulent allocation of 62 plots in Islamabad’s Sector I-15. Along with other CDA staff, Alam is accused of creating fake reports to facilitate this illegal allocation, causing significant financial damage.
Property dealer Jabbar was also arrested for his role in the scheme, which saw undeserving individuals wrongfully awarded plots in a highly sought-after area of the capital.
In addition to this case, Afnan Alam is facing separate charges at the Corporate Crime Circle in Islamabad. He is accused of accumulating illegal assets in his and his wife’s names, using corruptly acquired funds to invest in properties in Sector G-14.
This arrest comes shortly after a related investigation on July 15 revealed that a private transport company, Bilal Travel, allegedly embezzled Rs288 million in collusion with officials from the Directorate of Municipal Administration (DMA). The company had secured a contract worth Rs96 million per annum to operate a shuttle bus service in the Diplomatic Enclave, with the fraud attributed to negligence and conspiracy by the relevant DMA officials.
The ongoing investigations highlight a pattern of corruption within the CDA and associated bodies, underlining the need for stricter oversight and accountability in public service operations.
