Rs1 bln laundered through fake account in Peshawar
Last updated on: 06 October,2018 09:52 pm
FIA stated that the fake account might have some sort of connections with Anwar Majid case.
PESHAWAR (Dunya News) – Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has traced down a fake bank account in Peshawar through which Rs1 billion has been laundered abroad.
As per details garnered, FIA conducted a raid in the house located in Peshawar.
Sources privy to FIA stated that the fake account might have some sort of connections with Anwar Majid case.
FIA has always approached a Karachi-based street side vendor identified as Abdul Qadir about presence of mammoth Rs2 bln cash in latter’s account.
As per details garnered, Qadir—who was left flabbergasted by FIA’s unforeseen disclosure—stated that he did not know how such a big amount was transferred in his account. On the other hand, FIA is probing the incident in connection with ongoing money laundering investigation.
Talking to media, Qadir—who lived in the house comprising area of just 40 feets—stated he came to know about presence of Rs2bln through a letter penned by FIA.
Qadir professed innocence. He said, “I was told that I had signed in English whereas I can barely sign a document in Urdu”.