 Bahria Town Safari Hospital Rs 1.12 Billion Money Laundering Scandal: A Hospital at the Center of a Billion-Rupee Crime
In a shocking twist, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) of Pakistan has unearthed a bombshell case of a Rs 1.12 billion money laundering racket allegedly run from within the hospital building of Safari Hospital, which is owned by Bahria Town. Federal Minister for Information, Attaullah Tarar, exposed the fact that the hospital was not only a hospital but a operational hub of a gigantic corruption and hawala hundi racket.
The Raid That Rocked the Nation
The disclosure followed a high-profile FIA raid on the Safari Hospital in Bahria Town. The intelligence operation was allegedly followed by the recovery of sensitive documents, huge volumes of untaxed cash, and irrefutable evidence connecting Malik Riaz, the country’s most embattled property tycoon, with gargantuan financial crimes.
Shocking as it may seem, FIA officials were confronted with opposition Bahria Town employees reportedly tried to burn the records, a desperate attempt they made in the hope of destroying evidence. But the authorities were able to recover most of the documents, which are proving to be the key to the current investigation.
Ambulances Converted into Money Movers
In a video message, Tarar presented a grim vision of the scale of the deception. The ambulances, intended to carry patients, were said to be used to transport cash and papers surreptitiously between places. “All was concealed in plain sight,” he asserted, “in order to ward off suspicions while cleansing billions overseas through illicit means.”
This isn’t only a matter of financial deceit it’s a national issue. Tarar stressed that these illegal transactions evaded legal banking channels, damaging Pakistan’s economy directly.
Hawala Hundi Nexus Exposed
The FIA investigation identifies two principal individuals, Imran and Qaiser, already in the spotlight for their role in hawala hundi activity. They have been found to have direct communication with Bahria Town CFO Aamir Rashid, solidifying the case against the real estate empire. It is evident that these two men played important roles in operating the whole laundering business.
Further, high-level executives in the Bahria Group were also said to have had active connections with these illegal money remitters, further entrenching charges of institutional corruption in the organization.
A Call for Justice: “They Must Answer to the Law”
Attaullah Tarar did not beat about the bush while speaking to the media. He denounced the culprits, including Malik Riaz and his team, for causing huge financial losses to Pakistan. He appealed to the absconders to surrender and cautioned that the law is catching up with them at a rapid pace.
Their hands are stained with corruption,” Tarar said. “They have caused a loss of billions to this nation, and they will have to answer not just to the government but to the people of Pakistan.”
Reassurance to Residents of Bahria Town
In the face of increasing public anxiety, Tarar reaffirmed that people living in Bahria Town won’t be touched by the ongoing probe. “This is against the management and its financial crimes, not the ordinary people who reside there,” he explained, calling for patience and calm.
The beginning of the end for a Mega Racket?
The Bahria Town money laundering case is poised to become one of the largest financial scandals in recent memory. As the FIA continues its deep-dive investigation, the public awaits further disclosures. Will this finally mark a decisive crackdown on elite corruption in Pakistan? Or is this just the tip of the iceberg?
One thing is clear: the days of impunity for the powerful may finally be numbered.
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