KARACHI: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Court called evidence against suspects namely Luqman Javed and Abdul Hameed Agar, who were booked in a case of illegal sales tax refunds and caused loss to the national exchequer in the tune of Rs120 million.
During the hearing, investigation officer sought further time to submit final charge sheet against the above mentioned suspects and evidence, therefore, court allows the time and adjourned the matter.
Earlier, investigation officer appeared before the court and submitted interim challan, he informed the court that on a credible information above mentioned suspects have been arrested by the officials of the NAB, who were sent them to Central Jail Karachi on judicial remand, however, investigation has not been completed yet, therefore, court may give some time to file final charge sheet against the said accused persons, after the hearing, court granted time and directed him to complete the investigation and file final challan within reasonable period.
It needs to be mentioned here that suspects were arrested from different areas of Karachi, who are beneficiaries of illegal sales tax refunds and nominated in reference in which Deputy Collector FBR Abdul Rauf Nasir was arrested on 25 October 2017, investigation had informed the court that the accused persons are receivers of proceeds of offence they committed by managing tax refunds on the basis of fake and bogus invoices, incurring loss of Rs 120 million in connivance with other accused persons.
After the hearing, court had sent them to jail on judicial remand and directed investigation officer to complete investigation and submit charge sheet against them within reasonable period. Court also directed Central Jail Karachi’s authorities to produce them before the court on next date of hearing.
