RAWALPINDI – A Special Central Court in Rawalpindi has sentenced a Pakistan Post employee to 29 years in prison for corruption and embezzlement.
The accused, identified as Hamid Jaleel, also received a fine of Rs2 million. In addition, the court ordered him to pay Rs21,525,194 as compensation to the Pakistan Post department. The verdict was announced after the court reviewed evidence of large-scale financial misconduct.
According to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), a case was registered against Hamid Jaleel in 2022 by the Islamabad Anti-Corruption Circle.
He was working as a postmaster when he allegedly manipulated pension savings books and made fraudulent entries. Investigators revealed that the total misappropriated amount exceeded Rs25.29 million.
Authorities said that the corruption came to light during a routine audit, which led to a formal investigation and subsequent legal proceedings. The court’s decision reflects the government’s ongoing efforts to curb financial crimes within public departments.
This case follows a series of high-profile corruption investigations in Pakistan. Earlier this year, federal investigators booked former National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) chairman Tariq Malik and 12 other officials in a multi-million-dollar corruption case.
The FIA reported that the case involved financial irregularities exceeding $25 million. The charges included corruption, abuse of authority, and criminal breach of trust. Former Ex-Chief Project Director Gohar Ahmed Khan and 11 additional NADRA officials are also facing action.
Investigations revealed that the accused violated Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) guidelines. They allegedly accepted illegal commissions and manipulated procurement procedures, causing significant losses to the national treasury.
A major allegation involves the purchase of Smart ID Cards at inflated rates. FIA findings indicate that while the market price was 3 cents per card, NADRA procured them at 99 cents, with the cost rising sharply from 68 cents in 2020 without justification.
The Rawalpindi court’s judgment highlights strict measures being taken against corruption in public institutions, aiming to restore transparency and public trust.
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