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FIA Arrests Two MEPCO Officials Over Corruption,issuance Of Bogus Electricity Meters

Faizan Hashmi Published July 12, 2025 | 06:16 PM

FIA arrests two MEPCO officials over corruption,issuance of bogus electricity meters

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Saturday arrested two officials of Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO) involved in corruption and issuance of fake electricity meters

MULTAN, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 12th Jul, 2025) The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Saturday arrested two officials of Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO) involved in corruption and issuance of fake electricity meters.

According to spokesperson,FIA Multan Zone team carried out a major operation and apprehended Barish Ali and Muhammad Yaseen,who were allegedly involved in fraudulent practices.

The accused Barish Ali was posted as Line Superintendent at MEPCO Sub-Division Bahawalnagar,while Muhammad Yaseen served as Assistant Lineman.

Initial investigations revealed that the accused,in collusion with Muhammad Shakoor (LDC) issued bogus demand notices using forged stamps of the National Bank of Pakistan(NBP).

The accused illicitly obtained new meters from the government store and installed them at various locations in exchange for bribes.

He mentioned that the actions of the suspects caused a financial loss of millions of rupees to the national exchequer.

A case has been registered against the accused and raids were being conducted to apprehend other accomplices involved in the scam.

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