Passco wheat theft: seven Hafizabad officials go into hiding
The Federal Investigation Agency opened an inquiry after Passco’s managing director referred shortages at Hafizabad stores, with seven senior zone officials reported to have absconded.
The FIA has launched an inquiry into the alleged theft of wheat bags from Passco stores in Hafizabad.
An initial Passco and FIA probe found 50,000 wheat bags missing from the stocks.
Seven senior Hafizabad Passco zone officials, including the zonal head and project manager, went into hiding after the matter surfaced.
Passco’s managing director referred the case to the FIA director general and formed a special audit inspection committee.
The FIA Gujranwala zonal director is leading the inquiry; FIA sources say a criminal case may follow.