Anti-Corruption Bureau Arrests Former Khanewal DC Maliha Rasheed Over Alleged Embezzlement of Development Funds

LAHORE/KHANEWAL: Nov 5 (Digital Itla) — In a major breakthrough, the Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) has arrested former Khanewal Deputy Commissioner Maliha Rasheed from Lahore in connection with multiple high-profile corruption cases, officials said on Thursday.

According to sources, the former deputy commissioner was taken into custody over alleged financial irregularities and corruption involving funds allocated for the Akbar Bazaar beautification project and various other development schemes in Khanewal. During the operation, four co-accused—including Khanewal Zila Council Sub-Engineer Zain Baloch—managed to evade arrest.

The arrest of the high-ranking official has sent shockwaves through Punjab's bureaucratic and administrative circles. Special ACE teams have been formed to conduct raids to apprehend the fleeing suspects, while investigators expect significant disclosures during interrogation.