Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, has alleged that Bahria Town is involved in money laundering and illegal fund transfers worth Rs. 1.12 billion through hawala and hundi networks.
Addressing the media on Wednesday, the minister claimed that credible evidence has emerged linking Bahria Town to large-scale financial crimes. According to Tarar, when the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) team arrived for a raid, there was an immediate attempt to burn records, allegedly to conceal illegal activity.
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He further stated that a hospital operating in Bahria Town had been repurposed into a center for illegal operations. During the raid, the FIA recovered hidden cash and key financial documents. Shockingly, the minister revealed that an ambulance was being used to transport both cash and documents discreetly.
The minister added that the FIA is currently conducting a forensic audit, and more developments are expected to surface soon. The investigation has so far revealed Bahria Town’s direct contacts with two individuals, Imran and Qaiser Amin, reportedly involved in regular hawala and hundi transactions.
