TTP demands ‘protection money’

[HAIDER]

RAWALPINDI, June 16: The banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is reported to have asked two local businessmen to pay ‘protection money’ to them to help militants carry out ‘jihad’.

A senior police official told Dawn that the chief executive of an Islamabad-based business establishment had received four letters allegedly from the head of the TTP’s `finance wing’.

The businessman has been asked to pay $25 million. The letter, bearing the name of its sender, said the money was needed for jihad and it would be received abroad (in Dubai). “If you paid the money, we will protect you. Otherwise, there will be no guarantee.”

The TTP threatened that its ‘operational wing’ would come into action if the money was not paid.

When an official of the business establishment was contacted, he denied having received any letter from the TTP. “No such thing is either in my knowledge or of the chief executive,” he said.

But the police official said a complaint had been received from the business establishment and its security had been strengthened.

He said one of the businessmen contacted police, then a security audit of the business establishment was conducted and its chief executive was provided security.

“Another businessman (a property tycoon) has also been receiving extortion threats, but he has not informed police,” the official said.

Attempts to contact the property tycoon remained fruitless.

Last month, the TTP demanded Rs100m from a businessman belonging to Murree.

Police said a man delivered a letter and a Universal Serial Bus or USB (a data storage device) at the office of Raja Hanif.

Mr Hanif is father-in-law of Sadaqat Abbasi, who contested the recent general elections as a candidate of the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf from Murree.

Mr Hanif said in a statement recorded by the police that the letter had been written on the TTP’s letterhead.

Police could not trace the two suspects seen on the USB video, saying they needed money for jihad.
TTP demands ?protection money? - DAWN.COM

 

[BATMAN]

Now they need money.. but according to haters in Pakistan it is army who is funding them.

Why change of govt. brought change in financial supplies of TTP?

This also highlights the fact.. no money can be transferred to TTP, until it is flew into Afghanistan directly, again controlled by US/Iran/India.

 

[DV RULES]

Printing & writting in TTP style not a problem for any well financed criminal groups but need to further check for what actually money is needed and why Dubai should be transfer station. Need to trace out end user.

Just demand money on alleged TTP latter pad and receive it in Dubai! very romantic

 

[tarrar]

Lozzzz. This was a practice joke from TTP, they are already getting loads of help from the foreign enemies of Pakistan openly.

 

[Devil Soul]

The banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is reported to have asked two local businessmen to pay ‘protection money’ to them to help militants carry out ‘jihad’. A senior police official told local media that the chief executive of an Islamabad-based business establishment had received four letters allegedly from the head of the TTP’s `finance wing’. The businessman has been asked to pay $25 million. The letter, bearing the name of its sender, said the money was needed for jihad and it would be received abroad (in Dubai). “If you paid the money, we will protect you. Otherwise, there will be no guarantee.” The TTP threatened that its ‘operational wing’ would come into action if the money was not paid. When an official of the business establishment was contacted, he denied having received any letter from the TTP. “No such thing is either in my knowledge or of the chief executive,” he said. But the police official said a complaint had been received from the business establishment and its security had been strengthened. He said one of the businessmen contacted police, then a security audit of the business establishment was conducted and its chief executive was provided security. “Another businessman (a property tycoon) has also been receiving extortion threats, but he has not informed police,” the official said. Attempts to contact the property tycoon remained fruitless. Last month, the TTP demanded Rs100m from a businessman belonging to Murree. Police said a man delivered a letter and a Universal Serial Bus or USB (a data storage device) at the office of Raja Hanif. Mr Hanif is father-in-law of Sadaqat Abbasi, who contested the recent general elections as a candidate of the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf from Murree. Mr Hanif said in a statement recorded by the police that the letter had been written on the TTP’s letterhead. Police could not trace the two suspects seen on the USB video, saying they needed money for jihad. - See more at: Fundraising: TTP style! | Pakistan Today | Latest news | Breaking news | Pakistan News | World news | Business | Sport and Multimedia