Lahore: Anti-corruption authorities have arrested Khawar Farid Maneka. A spokesperson for the anti-corruption agency confirmed the arrest of Khawar Farid Maneka and stated that he has been arrested on charges of illegal constructions on government land.According to the spokesperson, Khawar Maneka is accused of constructing an illegal wedding hall on cemetery land, and inquiries are being conducted against him on the Deputy Commissioner’s reference.
Sources say that Khawar Maneka was attempting to flee the country and was arrested near the airport.On the other hand, federal investigative agency (FIA) reports that FIA Immigration stopped Khawar Maneka from traveling to Dubai; he was planning to go to Dubai via a foreign airline.
The FIA claims that Khawar Maneka was stopped due to his name being on the Exit Control List (ECL), and he had arrived at Lahore Airport to board a flight to Dubai. He has been handed over to the anti-corruption team.
(Credit: Geo News)