The Pakistan Army on Monday confirmed the arrest of a serving Major in the Pakistan Railways’ copper theft scam. Railways authorities said a train with copper wire was sent from Khanewal to Lahore, but it was sent to Kharian where the copper wire worth millions of rupees was stolen.
According to an ISPR statement, Major Ayub was arrested for his alleged involvement in the scam and a complete investigation would follow. Five other people, including a railways officer, have also been arrested in connection with the theft.