Islamabad, The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), Anti-Corruption Circle has arrested Muhammad Ibrahim, the mastermind behind a complex scheme to steal Rs. 700 million worth of land in Islamabad. The accused, along with accomplices, attempted to manipulate revenue records for a 25-kanal plot in Mouza Kirpa, exploiting a vulnerable land owner.
Ibrahim’s arrest comes after the Special Judge Central Islamabad revoked his pre-arrest bail, paving the way for the FIA to apprehend him.
SHO Kashif Raiz Awan arrested the accused from Islamabad.
This pivotal move was a result of a meticulous investigation launched under Enquiry No.173/2023.
The investigation revealed a meticulously crafted plot involving Ibrahim, corrupt revenue officials, and private individuals. The gang’s target was Mutation No.4490 dated 27.05.1951, crucial for establishing ownership of the land. Through cunning manipulation, they transformed it into Mutation No.4475, inserting the digits “75” after removing “90.”
This seemingly minor change held immense weight. Originally registered in the name of Sultan Muhammad, the legitimate owner, the tampering replaced his name with “Afsar,” son of Ali Marda, who held ties to both Ibrahim and two other accused. Furthermore, the word “Afsar” was strategically added in four places throughout the mutation, solidifying the fraudulent claim.
But the intricate scheme didn’t stop there. Further investigation uncovered alterations in the Mutation Register of Mouza Kirpa for 1951-53. The name “Afsar Ali” was mysteriously inserted, further bolstering the fabricated ownership claim. In total, the manipulated mutation encompassed 24 kanals, translating to a staggering market value of around Rs. 700 million.
However, Ibrahim’s elaborate web of deceit came crashing down thanks to the FIA’s relentless pursuit of justice. The original Mutation Register, containing the crucial evidence of tampering, was seized and sent for forensic analysis by the Technical Branch of FIA HQrs Islamabad. The findings were conclusive – the mutation had indeed been tampered with, exposing the fraudulent operation.
Based on the incriminating evidence, a prima facie case has been established against Ibrahim, Raja Habib Afsar, Sameera Sarwar, and NTO Islamabad Riaz Shah (a revenue official) under various sections of the Pakistan Penal Code, including forgery, cheating, and criminal conspiracy.
