FIA ends inquiry on Gen Bajwa relative’s alleged money laundering

LAHORE: According to the private news channel, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has concluded its investigation into a money-laundering case involving a close relative of former army leader Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa.

According to specifics, Sabir Hameed, also known as Sabir Mithu, the close relative of the previous army leader, had his FIA investigation dismissed due to a lack of evidence.’

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A close relative of former army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa summoned by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Anti-Money Laundering Circle (AMLC) in connection with a money-laundering case, but he did not show up for the investigation.

According to a notification issued by the FIA, Sabir Hameed aka Sabir Mithu summoned in connection with “criminal investigation on the allegation of high volume of suspicious transactions into your bank accounts contrary to the declared business profile”.

According to the FIA, Sabir Mithu summoned on October 23 under the Money Laundering Act and call-up notices delivered at his all three residences.

The FIA notice reads that Sabir Mithu owns 19 bank accounts. 14 Pakistani and 5 foreign, and Rs5.34 billion transactions have made into these accounts.

The FIA had sought details of all foreign currency purchases made by him or on his behalf. Furthermore, details of foreign currency taken by him or his spouse. Or family members out of Pakistan have sought.