NAB arrests another accused in Rs4bn land allotment case

KARACHI: National Accountability Bureau (NAB- Karachi) on Tuesday arrested Shokat Jokhio, former District Officer Revenue, who was wanted in an investigation pertaining to illegal sale and leases of 300 plots comprising 265 acres of precious state land worth around Rs.4 billion.

The said land located at Bhains Colony Deh Gangiaro was earmarked for wool washing unit, said a statement.

The accused misused his authority as the District Officer by facilitating other accused and KMC officials allowing illegal sale of plots.

The NAB in the same case has already arrested two accused namely Shoaib Memon and Saif Abbas and interrogation pertaining to them is underway.

Shoukat Jakhio will be produced before the Accountability Court for physical remand on Wednesday.