Rs 35 billion money laundering case: New startling revelations made in the SC

Rs 35 billion money laundering case: New startling revelations made in the SC

ISLAMABAD - More revelations have been made in the ongoing Rs35 billion money laundering case.

33 more suspicious accounts have been uncovered and found that 334 people were involved.

A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Mian Saqib Nisar is hearing a case pertaining to money laundering of Rs35 billion from fictitious bank accounts.

During the hearing, a joint investigation team (JIT) formed to probe into the case submitted its first progress report before the bench in a sealed envelope.

FIA Additional Director General Ahsan Sadiq, who is heading the JIT, informed the bench that they faced difficulties owing to time constraints and reviewed the investigations that have been conducted so far.

The JIT head further informed the court that they have discovered 33 more suspicious accounts and they are being scrutinised.