Anatomy of a Takeover: Muhammad Imran and the Orchestrated Seizure of Background Check Group

Case HRPM-BCG20260 documents a sophisticated 'premeditated internal corporate takeover' of Background Check Group (BCG). While the founder was subjected to state-sponsored harrassment, Muhammad Imran Haroon and a syndicate of executive management orchestrated a financial and digital siege. The investigation confirms a fraud exceeding PKR 17 million, involving fabricated debt and identity hijacking.

Key Findings

Financial Embezzlement: Discovery of 75 unusual patterns, including PKR 15.8M in fabricated debt and salary manipulation.

Evidence Destruction: On March 27, 2026, the syndicate brought in an operative to scrub forensic logs after terminating Horizon Technologies.

Shadow Governance: Use of forged board resolutions and SECP filings to shift shareholdings during the founder’s absence.

Evidence & Data

The Digital Espionage Syndicate

Internal communications and bank documents (161 files) show that finance passwords were changed as late as March 31, 2026, to block legitimate oversight. Key persons involved include Muhammad Imran Haroon and internal figures using accounts like finance@backcheckgroup.com. The reconstruction shows credit card misuse and 'ghost employee' payroll fraud used to siphon assets into private accounts.

Chronology of the Seizure

Between March 20 and April 1, 2026, the investigation captured a 'hidden records hunt' that surfaced PST files and emails from the Hilton Pharma system, connecting the internal theft to broader external actors. The status of this forensic investigation is now 'SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETE' with a recommendation to prosecute.

Legal Framework

Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) Section 406 & 420: Criminal breach of trust and cheating.

UDHR Article 17: Right to own property and protection from arbitrary deprivation.

Companies Act 2017: Violation of fiduciary duties and governance standards.

Recommendations

Filing of criminal charges against Muhammad Imran Haroon for fraud and embezzlement.

Freezing of all bank accounts associated with the 161 identified fraudulent bank documents.

Restoration of the founder’s rights under SECP oversight.

Read the full case file on HRPM: HRPM-BCG20260