LAHORE: The National Accountability Bureau(NAB) Lahore took notice of mega sugar scam in Sadiqabad and ordered an investigation into the scandal.
Spokesman NAB Lahore said that a report was received from a big sugar dealer in Sadiqabad about the absconding of traders along with billions of rupees, on which DG NAB Lahore Amjad Majeed Aulakh formed a team for immediate investigation.
According to NAB spokesperson, a direct inquiry was ordered against the main accused of the sugar scam, Sheikh Rashid and co-accused Kashif Ali and Faisal Ali.
The spokesman said that the NAB investigation team conducted a raid in Sadiqabad, where it was revealed that the accused were storing sugar in large warehouses at several places. The warehouses were used for sugar stock.
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The spokesman further said that on the orders of DG NAB Lahore, all warehouses and shops have been sealed while Assistant Commissioner Sadiqabad has been appointed as a receiver over the properties of the accused.
