FIA acquires undeniable evidence in Zardari-Talpur money laundering case: sources
Asif Ali Zardari, Faryal Talpur and their associates are accused of sending Rs35 billion abroad.
KARACHI (Dunya News) – Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Thursday has obtained undeniable and concrete evidence in Asif Ali Zardari and Faryal Talpur money-laundering case, well informed sources told Dunya News.
Sources privy to FIA—on condition of anonymity—revealed a VIP figure allegedly transferred Rs300 mln to account of another VIP figure whereas probe into the matter has been expedited. The investigation body will submit evidence in the accountability court on August 4.
On the other hand, FIA has summoned Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari and his sister Faryal Talpur on August 4 in connection with the ongoing investigation.
Asif Ali Zardari, Faryal Talpur and their associates are accused of sending Rs35 billion abroad through fake accounts after which, their names were placed on Exit Control List (ECL)
The development comes few days after the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) detained Central Depository Company (CDC) chairman and Summit Bank vice chairman Hussain Lawai, a close aide of the former president.
Lawai and his associates are accused of opening 29 fake accounts in the Summit Bank and United Bank of Pakistan Limited.
