Special Correspondent
MULTAN : The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Multan has issued a detailed press release highlighting significant progress in the investigation of the Gulberg Executive Housing Scheme mega fraud case, including the freezing of assets, declaration of key suspects as proclaimed offenders, and ongoing efforts to arrest the accused.
According to the press release, NAB Multan remains committed to ensuring justice for the victims and recovering the funds allegedly embezzled in the housing scam. The investigation is currently at an advanced stage, with more than 1,800 victims having submitted claims to NAB Multan. The total value of these claims exceeds Rs5 billion.
During the course of the investigation, one of the principal accused, Zain Murtaza, was arrested. Meanwhile, the Accountability Court declared Ghulam Asghar Gormani, a Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) from constituency PP-283, and his brother Faisal Tahseen as proclaimed offenders.
NAB Multan stated that several raid operations were conducted to apprehend the accused and bring them before the law. However, the suspects remain at large and are reportedly absconding abroad, preventing their arrest so far.
The bureau further revealed that during court proceedings, land providers Ijaz Sarwar and others admitted before the Accountability Court and the investigating officer that they had received more than Rs1 billion. They also expressed their willingness, through formal applications submitted before the court, either to transfer land equivalent to the amount received or to refund the money.
As a result of NAB Multan’s continued efforts, the Accountability Court has frozen several movable and immovable properties belonging to the accused during the investigation. The measure aims to safeguard the possibility of recovering victims’ funds in the future.
NAB Multan reiterated that it is utilizing all available resources to protect public interests and remains determined to bring all key suspects, including Ghulam Asghar Gormani, before the court of law. The bureau emphasized that every effort will be made to ensure that victims receive compensation and the return of their allegedly looted investments.
The accountability watchdog also affirmed that proceedings in the Gulberg Executive Housing Scheme case are being conducted with complete transparency, impartiality, and in accordance with the law. NAB pledged to continue pursuing the case without fear or favor until justice is delivered to all affected individuals.
