FBR Arrests Mastermind of Rs. 4.2 Billion Sales Tax Fraud

Authorities from the Regional Tax Office-1 have successfully apprehended Bilal Imam, the alleged mastermind behind a massive sales tax fraud scheme totaling Rs. 4.2 billion. According to officials, Imam orchestrated fraudulent activities amounting to Rs. 1.9 billion under RTO-1’s jurisdiction and Rs. 2.3 billion in areas overseen by the Large Taxpayers Office. The suspect had evaded capture for approximately 18 months, remaining at large alongside his brother despite separate First Information Reports filed by both tax offices. Following his arrest, Imam appeared before the Special Judge of Customs, Taxation and Anti-Corruption, who granted authorities a four-day physical remand to facilitate further investigation. Tax officials have launched a comprehensive probe to determine the precise extent of financial damage inflicted on the national treasury. In a statement, authorities emphasized that they have intensified their campaign against tax evaders as part of broader efforts to hold accountable those involved in fiscal illegalities. Dr. Fahim Mohammad, Chief Commissioner of RTO-1, commended his team for capturing such a significant figure in the tax evasion landscape. He has instructed investigators to thoroughly examine all aspects of the case, noting that their findings could potentially uncover connections to other high-profile tax fraud operations.