FIA probes presence of Rs2 bln in street vendor's account

Dunya News

FIA is probing the incident in connection with ongoing money laundering investigation.

KARACHI (Dunya News) – In a startling development in Karachi, Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has on Saturday informed 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”.