ISLAMABAD: The highlighted money laundering case of model Ayyan Ali is now getting attention of the ministers, as Finance Minister Senator Ishaq Dar has sought a detailed report of the case from the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
Sources said that Ayyan’s case was not a simple one, as it was considered by the official at initial stages, adding that the Federal Board of Revenue Inland Revenue’s Investigation and Intelligence has gotten some eye-opening revelations regarding the involvement of some political giants in the case. Owing to these revelations, the case has grabbed the attention of the legislators.
Official sources informed that political influence was being observed to make it a simple case of money laundering. They also added that pressure was also exerted by the high ups for not pursuing the case under the income tax ordinance.
The FBR in its clarification has mentioned only the currency smuggling case, which is pending in court against model Ayyan, while any case in the wake of income tax has not been filed against her. The official sources added that Ayyan was found involved in tax evasion and non-declaration of assets, as she had ever filed her tax returns.
