Two Arrested in Mirpurkhas Education Board Mega Corruption Scandal

A major breakthrough has emerged in the alleged mega corruption scandal at the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Mirpurkhas, where police have arrested two officials holding key positions in the board, while one of the suspects has reportedly confessed to the crime in court

MIRPURKHAS, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 16th Mar, 2026) A major breakthrough has emerged in the alleged mega corruption scandal at the Board of Intermediate and Secondary education Mirpurkhas, where police have arrested two officials holding key positions in the board, while one of the suspects has reportedly confessed to the crime in court.

According to officials from Town Police Station Mirpurkhas, including SHO Amin Mari and investigating officer Abbas Ali Abbasi, the investigation has uncovered strong evidence indicating that millions of rupees obtained through alleged forgery were used in money laundering. Police also found indications that foreign individuals were issued educational certificates, while the results of genuine students were allegedly manipulated in exchange for money.

One of the arrested suspects, Assistant Computer Programmer Azam Khan, reportedly revealed that the Board’s Controller of Examinations Anwar Aleem Khanzada led an organized network involved in manipulating matriculation and intermediate examination results. According to the suspect, several officials—including Shahid Latif, Irshad Khanzada, Moazzam Shehzad, Nauman Rajput, and Ghulam Hussain Rajar—were allegedly part of the network operating under his leadership.

Investigators said that between 2023 and 2026, the results of more than 27,000 Matric and intermediate candidates were allegedly manipulated. Students who had failed or obtained low marks were reportedly declared successful and even awarded A and A-One grades in return for money. The suspect further alleged that fake admissions were granted to inter-provincial and foreign individuals through several educational institutions, enabling them to appear in exams and secure top grades.

Police sources added that some schools were allegedly used as front institutions for the scheme, including Tehreek Higher Secondary school and Super Day Higher Public School, along with two institutions located in the Bhansagabad area. Investigators claim these schools were managed through a front-man clerk identified as Sajid, who allegedly played a key role in issuing fake admissions and pass certificates.

Police said the investigation is ongoing and further arrests are expected, adding that several other aspects of the scandal may surface as the probe progresses. However, officials noted that certain details cannot yet be disclosed due to the ongoing investigation.

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