A fresh donation scam has surfaced at Data Darbar in Lahore, where scammers allegedly replaced US dollars with Indian rupees in records and misappropriated foreign currency donations.
According to sources, donations made in foreign currencies at the shrine were allegedly manipulated in official records, with US dollars shown as Indian rupees. The alleged fraud reportedly resulted in donated funds going missing.
Sources said a forensic report has confirmed tampering with government records. The alleged manipulation is believed to have continued for around five years.
The Punjab Auqaf and Religious Affairs Department has formed a high-level committee to investigate the alleged embezzlement and determine those responsible for altering the donation records.
An inquiry has been launched against former Data Darbar Administrator Sheikh Jameel and former Manager Tahir Maqsood. Zonal Administrators Gulab Irshad and Shahid Hamid Warak are also being investigated.
Punjab Auqaf Secretary Dr. Ehsan Bhutta confirmed that an inquiry was under way and said departmental action would be taken after its completion.
He said records related to donations made by visitors had been tampered with, adding that the investigation would be completed soon.
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