FBR set to widen probe into Ayyan Ali affair

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The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has expanded the scope of investigation against supermodel Ayyan Ali, seeking to initiate a renewed investigation against her.

FBR Chairman Tariq Bajwa said that Ayyan was arrested while illegally transferring money abroad. The record of all travel documents of the accused has been received whereas Ayyan will be re-interrogated regarding this matter, he added.

Tariq Bajwa said that the perpetrators will be prosecuted according to the law.

Moreover, the agency would also verify the statement of the model with the actual data, record and transactions carried out in the past.

Presently, the top model is on a judicial remand in Adiala Jail.

Ayyan has submitted a bail plea in Lahore High Court (LHC) Rawalpindi bench after her bail application was dismissed by the Customs court.

LHC has sought a reply from the Customs court in this regard.

The accused has also filed an application for the attainment of Class-B in the jail for which Customs court has asked the jail authorities to submit a reply till March 24.