ISLAMABAD: By countering the media news that the Federal Board of Revenue has halted investigation and prosecution into the case of model Ayyan Ali, the FBR clarified that it has not issued any directions to its any formation or officer to stop investigation or prosecution in this case.
While describing the prosecution history in a press release, FBR stated that Ayyan Ali was arrested by Pakistan Customs on March 14, 2015 at Benazir Bhutto International Airport on charges of currency smuggling amounting to US $0.5 million.
A case was registered against her under relevant provisions of the Customs Act, 1969. After completing investigations, the Investigation and Prosecution Cell of Model Customs Collectorate. Islamabad has submitted complete challan within due course of time with the special judge Customs, Islamabad. The trial of the case is under way and next hearing has been fixed on June 29, 2015.
The accused Ayyan Ali after dismissal of her bail applications by the trial court has filed bail application with the honourable Lahore High Court and hearing fixed on June 26, 2015. All other aspects of the case are being investigated and dealt with relevant provisions of law without any lapse.
It is clarified that FBR has not issued any directions to its any formation or officer to stop investigation or prosecution in this case.
