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Corruption case: Ex-army chief Bajwa’s relative fail to appear before FIA

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LAHORE: Sabir Hameed, a prominent businessman and relative of former COAS General (R) Qamar Javed Bajwa failed to appear before the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) for an inquiry.

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Anti-Corruption Establishment’s office summoned Sabir Hameed Mithu, along with Chaudhry Ashraf Gharki, and Hammad Mushtaq into allegations of money laundering and acquisition of illegal assets.

The FIA Anti-Corruption Cell had issued notices to all three individuals on charges of money laundering and illegal assets.

According to sources, if all three individuals did not appear before the Anti-Corruption today, they would be sent two notices at intervals of three days. If they still do not appear, another case could be filed against them, the sources added.

The FIA and Anti-Corruption Establishment Punjab had issued call-up notices to Sabir Hameed alias Sabir Mithu, and his two associates for allegedly acquiring illegal assets.

Similarly, the Punjab FIA anti-money laundering circle issued a call notice to Sabir Mithu, requiring his appearance before the agency on June 27, 2024. The investigation agency has also called Mushtaq to appear before it on June 28.

Digital Desk

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