A major diesel theft and corruption scandal linked to the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has been uncovered in Islamabad after the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) arrested one suspect for allegedly stealing government fuel and selling it in the open market, while another accused managed to escape during the raid.
According to officials, the case was registered as FIR No. 11/2026 on April 7, 2026, following a complaint filed by Assistant Commissioner Muhammad Ali after intelligence reports suggested that diesel meant for CDA operations was allegedly being siphoned off through an organized network and sold to private buyers.
Acting on the tip-off, FIA officials carried out a raid near the MPO Office in Sector H-10/3 along Kashmir Highway as part of a sting operation. During the operation, an undercover official used a marked Rs. 5,000 note to carry out the transaction.
Officials said the arrested suspect, identified as Manzoor Shah, allegedly presented himself as the in-charge of a CDA-run diesel pump at the time of the deal. During the raid, the FIA recovered the marked currency note from his possession, along with a diesel-filled container and official records.
Initial interrogation revealed that the suspect was allegedly working with a private guard to steal diesel from government trucks and sell it in the open market, according to investigators.
The FIA confirmed that Manzoor Shah is in custody, while Rab Nawaz fled the scene and is being actively traced.
Authorities said the case has been registered under relevant provisions of the Pakistan Penal Code and the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947, with further investigation underway. Officials added that more disclosures are expected as the probe expands, particularly regarding the possible involvement of other individuals and the scale of losses caused to public resources.