The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has established a dedicated Crypto Currency Investigation Unit to prevent the misuse of digital currencies for money laundering, terrorism financing and other financial crimes. Read More: Digital Assets Authority set up to regulate crypto, blockchain According to FIA officials, the special unit was created on the directives of the FIA director general […]
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Pakistani-origin suspect extradited from Qatar to US in $100 million theft case
A Pakistani-origin man accused of playing a role in a large-scale stolen electronics and money laundering network has been extradited from Qatar to the United States, where he is now in federal custody in Texas. Read More: Domestic worker arrested in Rs2.9m theft case According to the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Texas, […]
FIA launches FATF desks nationwide ahead of 2027 review
The Federal Investigation Agency has established Financial Action Task Force desks across all zones and specialised wings to strengthen Pakistan’s preparedness for the upcoming 2027 evaluation. The initiative focuses on improving compliance with global anti-money laundering and counter-terror financing standards ahead of the international review process. The expansion builds on the existing FATF secretariat operating […]
Alleged leaked report raises concerns in Pinky case
A reportedly leaked investigative report linked to the case of arrested suspect Anmol, also known as “Pinky”, has sparked concern across official, diplomatic, and law enforcement circles in Pakistan after claims emerged that the alleged contact network included bureaucrats, diplomats, and other influential figures. Read More: Alleged drug queenpin Pinky sent to jail on judicial remand According […]
Karachi call centre owners under money laundering probe
Authorities have initiated a money laundering investigation against the owners and close associates of a call centre in Karachi Gulshan-e-Iqbal area after a recent raid conducted by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA). Read More: IMF pressures Pakistan to tighten money laundering controls According to officials, investigators have identified Murtaza and Dhani as the principal owners […]
IMF flags low reporting in real estate sector
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concerns over Pakistan’s low reporting of suspicious financial transactions in the real estate sector, urging authorities to strengthen anti-money laundering controls and improve monitoring mechanisms. Read More: IMF calls for crackdown on tax evasion in real estate sector According to official sources, the IMF has asked Pakistan to address the […]
Court grants interim bail to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s daughter and son-in-law
A special central court in Lahore on Tuesday granted interim pre-arrest bail to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s daughter Rabia Imran and her husband Imran Yousaf in a money laundering case, providing them temporary relief from arrest. Read More: Interim bail of Bushra Bibi extended The couple appeared before the court along with their legal counsel as […]
Interpol issues red notice for Indonesian oil tycoon over $285m corruption case
JAKARTA: Interpol has issued a red notice for the arrest of one of Indonesia’s top oil tycoons, Mohammad Riza Chalid, over a $285 million corruption scandal, authorities said late Sunday. Interpol resmi menerbitkan red notice terhadap Mohammad Riza Chalid (MRC), tersangka kasus dugaan korupsi tata kelola minyak mentah. Polri memastikan buron kakap itu hanya mengantongi […]
Money laundering probe surfaces against Faiz Hameed’s brother
A money laundering inquiry has emerged against Najaf Hameed, the brother of former Director General of the Inter-Services Intelligence (DG ISI) Faiz Hameed, as a court cancelled his bail in a fraud case on Wednesday. Read More: Money Laundering and White Collar Crimes – According to a written order issued by the Special Central Court, Najaf […]
Malaysia’s ex-army chief, wife charged with corruption
KUALA LUMPUR: A former Malaysian army chief and his wife were charged on Thursday with money laundering, part of a sweeping corruption investigation into military procurement contracts, authorities said. Read More: Malaysian former army chief and family held in corruption probe Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan, 57, and his wife Salwani Anuar, 26, pleaded not guilty to allegations […]