Money laundering case: Interim bail of Shehbaz, Hamza extended till Oct 9

LAHORE (92 News) – A banking court extended the interim bail of Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif and his son Hamza Shehbaz in the money laundering case on October 9.

During the hearing, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) once against accused Shehbaz and Hamza of not cooperating with it in the investigation.

Shehbaz Sharif told court that they had submitted all replies. "The FIA officer has told a lie," he added.

PML-N leader Attaullah Tarar said that the government will have to suffer a defeat in the cases constituted on political basis. He said that the FIA was once again unable to give the proof.

Meanwhile, FIA Director Dr Rizwan presented an inquiry report to court. He said that 20 employees had opened 57 bank accounts. "The FIA is investigating these accounts. Through these accounts, an amount of Rs 25 billion was transferred," he stated.

The judge asked the FIA director how much time he needs to complete Investigation.

The FIA director told court that it is not a common case, that is why investigation is taking time.