Islamabad (IPS) – The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has launched a major crackdown against an extensive hawala and money laundering network allegedly linked to Bahria Town. According to an FIA press release, a total of 17 cases have been registered so far, and 13 individuals have been arrested, including senior staff members of Bahria Town.
The FIA stated that in joint operations carried out by law enforcement agencies, the FIA, and the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), multiple Bahria Town offices were raided. During these raids, highly sensitive records were seized, which have now become the basis for detailed investigations.
The statement further revealed that two major hawala networks were successfully dismantled through intelligence-based raids and evidence-driven operations. More than 200 files were recovered, containing concrete proof of corrupt financial practices, illegal transfers, and undeclared wealth.
Investigations have also led to the identification and confiscation of assets worth billions of rupees that were allegedly acquired through corruption. Furthermore, the arrest and interrogation of Bahria Town’s senior staff members uncovered the complete network involved in hawala operations and money laundering, exposing the systematic methods used for illicit financial transactions.
