Money-laundering case against MQM founder dropped

Dunya News

Scotland Yard dropped all charges against MQM founder citing lack of sufficient evidence

LONDON: (Dunya News) – British investigative agency Scotland Yard has on Thursday dropped all the charges against Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief, citing a lack of sufficient evidence, reported Dunya News.

According to the details, the case was dropped upon the directions of crown prosecution. Sources told that the money-laundering cases against other MQM leaders Sarfraz Merchant and Muhammad Anwer have also been dropped.

It is pertinent to mention here that the money-laundering case against MQM founder had been initiated after a raid on his house in London on December 5, 2013. Later, he was arrested on the same charges on June 3, 2014 and released on bail on June 7 after initial investigation.


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