Altaf seeks time to submit evidence in money laundering case
LONDON: MQM chief Altaf Hussain has sought time to provide evidence that the money found from his possession had been earned through fair means.
According to sources, Altaf may get 10 days relaxation by the investigation agency.
Reports said that three more leaders of the MQM have been investigated by the agency in the money laundering case.
The fingerprints of these leaders were detected on the currency notes recovered from the residence of Altaf Hussain.
Altaf pleaded that most of the people who “donated” the money were in Pakistan and were being contacted.
The BBC aired a documentary recently in which Dr Imran Farooq murder case, money laundering and political influence of the MQM were discussed.
The BBC claimed that around 400,000 pounds were found during London police raids at the office of Muttahida Qaumi Movement and Altaf Hussain’s residence. The raids were conducted on December 06, 2012, and June 18, 2013.
The MQM leaders had slammed the report.
Dr Farooq Sattar, presenting his party’s stance on these issues, had said that MQM chief Altaf Hussain has never harmed anyone. He alleged that the BBC’s documentary on Altaf Hussain was sponsored by pro-Taliban elements. inp
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