Quetta—The Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) Balochistan has uncovered a major wheat misappropriation scandal involving officials of the provincial Food Department.
According to the Balochistan news updates, Following the revelation of large-scale embezzlement worth millions of rupees at the PRC Sariab facility, authorities have launched formal action.
According to ACE, the investigation was carried out under the special instructions of Director General Abdul Waheed Kakar and supervised by Deputy Director of Investigation Muhammad Sufian.
Evidence of serious irregularities came to light during the probe.
Initial findings show that 21,221 sacks of wheat—each weighing 100 kilograms—were unlawfully siphoned off, with an estimated total value of roughly 231.86 million rupees.
Officials reported that the former District Food Controller and former Assistant Food Controller were found to be equally complicit in the scheme.
ACE officials stated that both suspects abused their authority, breached public trust, and committed serious acts of corruption.
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Based on strong evidence, cases have been registered against them and they have been taken into custody.
The ACE spokesperson told the media that interrogation of the accused is ongoing and further significant revelations are expected.
Director General Abdul Waheed Kakar reaffirmed the department’s firm resolve to eradicate corruption, calling this operation a practical demonstration of that commitment.
He emphasized that every possible step will be taken to safeguard national resources, noting that corruption remains the biggest obstacle to economic growth.
He added that the provincial government is mobilizing all available resources to strengthen anti-corruption agencies so that the roots of corruption can be eliminated and citizens receive their rightful due.
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Officials also vowed that anyone else found involved in this case will be brought to justice, and that additional measures will be introduced to promote transparency across the province.
