LAHORE: Fraud of millions of rupees has been revealed in the Punjab government’s “Aasaan Karobar” easy business scheme.
According to sources, large-scale financial irregularities were committed by taking advantage of a loophole in the Punjab Bank system.
It has been revealed that crores of rupees were withdrawn through fraud.
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has registered a case on the request of Punjab Bank and so far 71 people have been detained in this connection.
Initially, a case was registered against 24 men and women.
According to officials, those involved in the fraud and those who benefited from it belong to different districts of Punjab.
Sources say that more people are being arrested after identifying the arrested accused. The scope of the investigation has been expanded.
The case was registered on the statement of Punjab Bank’s Field Collection Officer Ansar.
According to officials, more revelations are likely from the arrested people.
It should be noted that the easy business scheme was introduced for youth and small traders and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has allocated more than Rs 48 billion for the Asaan Karobar Card Scheme 2025. .
Under this scheme, loans are provided interest-free and on easy terms.
The scheme aims to support small entrepreneurs across Punjab to expand their businesses.
Under the scheme, applicants will receive interest-free loans through digital channels, including mobile apps and POS systems.
Officials say the system will ensure transparency and proper use of funds.
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