NAB Lahore recovers Rs29.93 bln; files 25 corruption references in 2019.

LAHORE -- The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Lahore chapter has released its one-year performance report which stated recovery of Rs29.93 billion and filing of overall 55 corruption references in 2019, media reported on Friday.

The report released by NAB Lahore highlighted its achievements in its mission for the eradication of corruption from the country. It said that the anti-graft watchdog's provincial chapter arrested 138 persons involved in financial irregularities which caused loss to the national exchequer, whereas, Rs29.93 billion recovered in the current year.

The institution initiated 100 inquiries and the number of newly-launched investigation is 36 this year. It said NAB Lahore filed overall 55 references in the accountability courts after completing investigation which includes 25 corruption and 30 plea-bargain cases.

Over Rs3 billion worth retrieved cash was given back the affected...