NAB launches fresh probe against Nawaz Sharif over money laundering

NAB launches fresh probe against Nawaz Sharif over money laundering

ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has launched another inquiry against former prime minister Nawaz Sharif over money laundering allegations.

The inquiry has been launched on the complaint of a journalist/columnist, Asad Kharal <link>, the spokesperson for NAB told *Dawn* on Friday. The journalist has also recorded his statement before the bureau and submitted relevant record to NAB investigators.

According to the spokesperson, the complainant provided details how Mr Sharif and his family members allegedly sent money to foreign countries in an illegal way.

Mr Sharif and his family members have been facing similar charges in the references made under the Panama Papers case and being tried in the Accoun­tability Court in Islamabad.

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