Hajj scam: More religious ministry staff members found involved
Pakistan
Hajj scam: More religious ministry staff members found involved
FIA extended the circle of its investigation into the Hajj corruption case after it managed to get hands on evidence regarding the involvement of some staff members of religious affairs ministry. According to the sources, evidence has been found, which confirmed the alleged involvement of some staff members of the religious ministry deputed in Saudi Arabia in the accommodation scam in two holy cities of Makkah and Medina. It is also learnt that action would be taken to arrest the accused soon for which FIA would contact the Interpol. Efforts are also underway to collect more proof regarding Hamid Saeed Kazmi, ex-minister for religious affairs and secretary for religious affairs Agha Sarwar. Meanwhile, a two-member FIA team has left for Saudi Arabia to probe into the scandal. The team is being led by Deputy Director FIA Khalid Rasool.
