Corruption in Ministry of Water and Power, WAPDA unearthed

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Corruption in Ministry of Water and Power, WAPDA unearthed

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At least 448 employees of Ministry of Water and Power and WAPDA embezzled millions of rupees.

03 May,2012 05:04 am

According to documents obtained by Dunya News, 448 employees of Ministry of Water and Power and WAPDA from Grade 20 to Grade 2 were found involved in corruption and embezzled millions of rupees during the past three years.Most of the employees were involved in fraud, theft of meter, bogus meter reading and installing meter after taking bribe.Sevral of the employees were also involved in electricity theft case. Those who found irregularities included three 20 grade officers, five 19 grade officers, 11 officers of 18 grade and eight officers of 17 grade.