Times of Islamabad

FIA arrests two money launderers involved in Rs 7.9 billion scam

FIA arrests two money launderers involved in Rs 7.9 billion scam

QUETTA – FIA arrests two money launderers involved in Rs 7.9 billion scam,sources have revealed.

The FIA’s Quetta wing arrested two suspects in a money laundering case onFriday.

They are accused of operating eight bank accounts through whichtransactions of Rs7.9 billion have been made.

The FIA’s Commercial Banking Circle conducted a raid on an officeon Quetta’s Chobar Mill Road and arrested the suspects.

Pakistani currency, cheque books, bank receipts and other documents wereseized during the raid.

An FIA representative said a case has been registered and investigationshave begun.

It is suspected that they used a dry and fresh fruit business to covertheir money laundering. The FIA is examining their accounts and hasfrozen Rs27 million.