Authorities have launched a major investigation into an alleged multi-billion rupee plot allotment scam involving senior officials of the Capital Development Authority (CDA), with four officials currently under scrutiny.
According to sources, the inquiry centers on the alleged fraudulent allotment of plots worth billions of rupees across several sectors of Islamabad. Officials from the CDA’s Building Control and Estate Management (Commercial) departments, along with a former Deputy Commissioner and a former Deputy Director of Land, are among those being investigated.
Investigators are examining claims that fake allotment letters were used and that official procedures were manipulated to facilitate the disputed allotments. The probe will also assess the alleged role of officials accused of providing legal cover for the transactions.
Sources said the Ministry of Interior has placed two former CDA officials on the Exit Control List (ECL) and notified immigration authorities to prevent them from leaving the country while the investigation is ongoing.
The inquiry has also expanded to include allegations of money laundering, overseas investments, and the transfer of family members abroad by individuals allegedly linked to the case.
In addition, investigators are reviewing claims of attempts to influence key appointments within the CDA’s Land and Rehabilitation Wing. An ongoing Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) money laundering investigation involving a tehsildar serving in the Land Wing has also been incorporated into the broader probe.
Sources further alleged that despite the pending FIA investigation, the official continued to hold sensitive responsibilities. A recent appointment in the Land Wing has also come under scrutiny over its reported connection to questionable land records and files.
The investigation is still underway, and officials believe more senior individuals could come under scrutiny as the probe progresses. So far, no official findings have been released, and the allegations remain under investigation and have not been proven in a court of law.
