Money laundering case: SC summons CM Murad on Saturday
The top judge said that he will not spare anyone involved in the scam
KARACHI (Dunya News) – Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar has summoned Chief Minister of Sindh Murad Ali Shah in mega money laundering scandal on October 27.
While hearing important cases in Supreme Court (SC) Karachi registry, the top judge said that he will not spare anyone involved in the scam and also directed Shah to appear in the chamber.
Sindh Advocate General told the CJP that Mural Ali Shah is out of city due to which, he cannot attend today’s hearing.
Meanwhile, Joint Investigation Team (JIT) head told that the concerned authorities have provided relevant data after interference of the apex court.
Earlier, Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) had recorded statements of four Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leaders as part of its investigation into money laundering case.
The agency revealed that Babar Ghauri, Rauf Siddiqui, Nasreen Jalil, and Waseem Akhtar among 50 others allegedly transferred billions to London, whereas massive transactions also took place through the accounts of Sohail Mansoor and Arshad Vauhra.
A total of 700 transactions were made in 14 years – five hundred of which occurred through fictitious accounts, the official stated.
FIA representative had exposed 25 politicians own assets in Dubai and claimed that 895 Pakistanis were served notices. It also traced assets of two absconders in Dubai.
SC was also informed that Pakistani nationals own up to $150 billion worth of assets and money in bank accounts in United Arab Emirates (UAE).
