Multi-billion scandal suspect moves NAB for plea bargain

The prime suspect in the multi-billion rupees Kohistan scandal has once again submitted a plea bargain application for Rs3.45 billion to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB).

- Tariq Butt

NAB officials said the main suspect, Ayub, had also previously submitted a plea bargain request but it was declined due to the lesser amount offered by him. Officials revealed that a transaction of Rs3.45 billion had been made from the suspect’s account at the Dasu branch of the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP).

An Accountability Court in Peshawar had also directed the NAB to proceed with the plea bargain process, and the accused has agreed to pay the amount in three installments. The NAB has accepted this payment plan. It is expected that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) NAB would soon approve the new plea bargain application submitted by the suspect.