The Sindh government’s Anti-Corruption Department has made a significant move toward enhancing its capabilities by completing white-collar crime training for 50 of its employees at the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). This training is part of an ongoing effort to modernize the department and better equip its personnel to combat sophisticated financial crimes.

According to Zulfiqar Ali Shah, Chairman of the Anti-Corruption Establishment, the department is undergoing a major restructuring process. This includes both infrastructural changes and a shift toward digitalization to align the workforce with the evolving needs of modern law enforcement.

Shah emphasized that the training of employees is a critical component of the restructuring initiative. The first batch of 50 employees has successfully completed their white-collar crime training, and a second group started their sessions on January 13 at the DC East Auditorium. This initiative, Shah explained, aims to equip staff with the necessary skills to handle increasingly complex financial crimes that often involve corporate fraud, embezzlement, and money laundering.

In the next phase of the restructuring, the department plans to introduce physical training at the Police Academy starting in March. This will involve a six-month training program designed to enhance the physical readiness and discipline of Anti-Corruption personnel, particularly those holding positions from Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) to Inspector.

Additionally, as part of the department’s reorganization, 200 employees from ranks such as ASI and Inspector will undergo specialized training at the Police Training College in Shahdadpur. This program will focus on force-style training to prepare the employees for field operations.

Shah also revealed significant changes in the administrative structure, with the position of Director Anti-Corruption being removed. In its place, a Director-General of Anti-Corruption will be appointed, and directors will be placed across six divisions of the province, overseeing the work of district-level Deputy Directors.

The ongoing modernization efforts also include a move toward automation, with the department planning to introduce an online system for handling cases and records. The automation initiative will streamline operations, increase efficiency, and reduce the likelihood of corruption within the department.