Major breakthrough in Bahria Town money laundering case

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has made a major breakthrough in Bahria Town alleged money laundering case.

The FIA has formed an investigation team – the Islamabad zone team – into the alleged money laundering case in Bahria Town, official sources said, adding that the team is being headed by an FIA Director.

The team is operating under the Anti-Money Laundering Wing of the FIA.

As a result of the investigation, 10 employees of Bahria Town have been arrested in the money laundering case, so far. Official resources have confirmed to HUM News that the arrested accused includes a retired colonel and a retired brigadier as well.

More notable arrests are also expected in the money laundering case, official sources added.

Investigations have also revealed that the size of the alleged laundering case is in trillions of rupees. The anti-money laundering team has obtained all the records from the head office of Bahria Town, official sources said.

Three different types of cases have been registered against the accused and the FIR has been sealed, sources added.

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