ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar has exposed a massive Bahria Town corruption case involving over Rs1.12 billion in illegal transactions. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has reportedly collected solid evidence of money laundering linked to the housing giant.
During a press briefing, Tarar said that critical documents were seized in Tuesday’s raid. He revealed that attempts were made to destroy key records before the FIA team arrived, but investigators acted swiftly to prevent the cover-up.
The minister questioned the motive behind burning documents, asking why anyone would destroy files if they had done nothing wrong. According to him, this act alone points to serious wrongdoing in the Bahria Town corruption case.
He further disclosed that the Safari Hospital was allegedly used as a front to hide illicit financial activities. Documents related to the money laundering scheme were reportedly moved using hospital ambulances to avoid suspicion.
Tarar stated that forensic experts will now examine the recovered materials. He believes this analysis will expose how vast sums of money were laundered and shifted out of Pakistan.
Calling it a mega corruption case, Tarar claimed billions of rupees had been transferred abroad. He said this financial scandal has caused deep damage to the national economy.
The minister did not mince words. He urged real estate tycoon Malik Riaz and his associates to turn themselves in. Otherwise, he warned, state institutions would take strict legal action against them.
He also reassured the public that the rights of Bahria Town residents would be safeguarded. Only those directly involved in the graft scandal would face legal consequences.
Tarar promised transparency. He said the full truth behind this money laundering scheme would be shared with the public. According to him, the people of Pakistan deserve to know every detail of this Bahria Town corruption case.
