Peshawar :The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has issued a formal call-up notice to senior politician Mohammad Azam Khan Swati in connection with an ongoing inquiry into alleged illegal withdrawal and misappropriation of government funds.
The inquiry, initiated under Sections 18(c) and 19 of the National Accountability Ordinance (NAO), 1999, pertains to financial irregularities involving officials of the District Accounts Office in Kohistan and other connected entities. The case involves government funds listed under MES 323205.
According to the notice, NAB received a complaint indicating that Mr. Swati may be in possession of key financial records relevant to the inquiry. The bureau has asked him to appear as a defendant before the Combined Inquiry Team (CIT-I), Investigation Wing-I at NAB’s regional office in Phase-V, Hayatabad, Peshawar.
The notice directs Mr. Swati to present himself on June 23, 2025, at 11:00 AM, along with complete documentation regarding payments made to his bank account by M/s Kohistan Associate and Builders during the year 2024.
In the light of the nature of the allegations, prima facie it has been observed that you are in custody of important record relevant to the case,” the notice states, adding that the records are crucial for a just decision in the inquiry.
Furthermore, the accountability body has warned that in the event of non-compliance, coercive measures may be taken under the provisions of the NAO, 1999.
The notice has been signed by Muhammad Kamran, Deputy Director (Coordination), on behalf of the Director IW-I.
This development comes amid growing scrutiny over the misuse of public funds in several districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with NAB intensifying its investigations against both serving and former public officials.
