KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) directed Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and others to make sure to file their para-wise comments on next date of hearing on a constitutional petition filed by Anwar Majeed, Chairman Omni Group against alleged harassment by FIA in the garb of money laundering scam.
On November 20, 2018, a two-member bench was hearing the matter. During the hearing, counsel for the Federal Investigation Agency sought time to submit his comments. The court also directed law officer of the federal government to make sure filing comments from all respondents on next date of hearing.
During the hearing, counsel for the petitioner stated that FIA is conducting investigations in mega money laundering on the direction of Supreme Court of Pakistan and not only petitioner but also his officers/staff are fully cooperating with prosecution, however, in the grab of investigations, high officials of FIA are continuously harassing them and they were asked to record forcibly confessional statements.
Citing Director-General FIA, minister of law and others as respondents, petitioner pleaded the court may restrain them from harassment and direct them to act strictly according to law.
He also pleaded the court may restrain them from taking any coercive action against the petitioner till final order in this petition.
