A major corruption and fuel theft case involving the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has been uncovered in Islamabad after the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) arrested one suspect and launched a wider investigation into an alleged diesel smuggling network.
According to officials, the case was registered as FIR No. 11/2026 on April 7 after intelligence reports suggested that diesel allocated for official CDA operations was being illegally siphoned and sold in the open market.
Acting on a tip-off, FIA personnel conducted a raid near the MPO Office in Sector H-10/3 along Kashmir Highway, where an undercover officer reportedly used marked currency to complete a sting operation.
During the raid, one suspect identified as Manzoor Shah was arrested. Officials said he allegedly posed as an in-charge of a CDA-run fuel pump and was caught with a diesel container, official records, and marked cash recovered from his possession.
Investigators further revealed that the accused was allegedly involved in a network that included a private security guard, through which diesel was stolen from government vehicles and sold illegally.
Another suspect, identified as Rab Nawaz, managed to escape during the raid and is currently being traced by authorities.
The FIA confirmed that the case has been registered under the Pakistan Penal Code and the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947. Officials said further arrests and disclosures are expected as the investigation expands into possible wider involvement and financial losses to public resources.
