LONDON: Problems for ousted premier Nawaz Sharif apparently seemedescalating as Transparency International (TI), an INGO, called for a probeinto five controversial properties in the United Kingdom, includingSharif’s Avenfield flats in London.
The TI incorporated Sharif’s London properties in the list of controversialproperties, which has been handed over to the UK law enforcement agencies.
According to a press release issued by the INGO, the UK law enforcementagencies have been called for an immediate investigation into the source ofmoney to purchase the controversial properties under ‘Unexplained WealthOrder’ law.
The Times newspaper reported on Saturday quoting the security minister saidthat Britain will use new powers to seize the assets of foreign criminalsand corrupt politicians.
Investors from Russia, China and the Middle East have poured billions intoLondon, buying everything from luxury properties to entire companies, butthe provenance of some of those funds has been questioned.