The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has disclosed detailed information regarding the money laundering case linked to Dr Fazeela Abbasi, sister of actor Hamza Ali Abbasi. Official documents reveal that Dr Abbasi had opened joint bank accounts in Islamabad alongside her mother, former National Assembly member Naseem Chaudhry, and her brother Hamza Abbasi.
These joint accounts were reportedly used for transactions involving millions of dollars and dirhams, which were allegedly transferred overseas without detection by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Pakistan. Notably, only three bank accounts were declared in the tax returns, and irregularities were found within those filings.
Receipts amounting to $200,000 were reportedly issued in the names of a driver and friends, raising further suspicion. Authorities highlighted that the accused failed to provide adequate documentation or explanations for the millions of dollars involved in these transactions. The FIA emphasized that no valid receipts or proof were presented, rendering Dr Fazeela Abbasi’s explanations unacceptable.
Moreover, the failure to disclose these amounts in tax returns severely undermined her position. During the investigation, several business entities were also identified, but income records and tax filings confirmed that these companies were not connected to her.
In a significant development, documents indicate that over $1.3 million was transferred abroad without the knowledge or approval of the FBR, intensifying the scrutiny on Dr Abbasi and her financial dealings.
