KARACHI: The Anti-Corruption South department has registered a case over alleged large-scale financial irregularities in the Yellow Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project. The case names former Project Director of Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) Zameer Abbasi and Procurement Director Jhumman Das. The action follows an inquiry that confirmed instances of financial misconduct and possible losses to the public exchequer.
Inquiry Findings
According to officials, the case was registered based on findings from an inquiry into the BRT project. The probe identified alleged misuse of funds in major components, including the Jam Sadiq Bridge and depot development works. Questionable advance payments and missing guarantees were among the key irregularities highlighted.
Allegations Against Officials
The former Project Director and Procurement Director are accused of authorizing payments without proper documentation and failing to secure guarantees, leading to potential financial losses. The inquiry report suggests that these actions violated standard procurement procedures.
The Anti-Corruption department is now conducting further investigations to determine the full extent of the losses and identify any other individuals involved in the irregularities.
