Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has summoned former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan on September 16 in new Toshakhana case.
According to sources, in an important development in the new Toshakana case, a three-member Joint Investigation Team (JIT) has summoned the PTI founder on September 16.
The JIT of the FIA has received all the record related to the case from the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), while the anti-graft watchdog has also given detailed briefing regarding the case to the JIT.
The JIT has also decided to visit Adiala Jail in case if Imran Khan is not produced.
On September 9, the Islamabad Accountability Court transferred the Toshakhana 2 case involving the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA).
This decision follows recent amendments to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) laws, which limit NAB's jurisdiction over cases involving amounts less than Rs500 million.
The court, presided over by Judge Muhammad Ali Warraich, issued a written order detailing the reasons for transferring the case.
The judge noted that, based on the new NAB amendments, the Toshakhana 2 reference does not fall under the accountability court's authority, as the value of the property involved is less than Rs500 million.
As a result, the case has been moved to the court of the Special Judge Central, where it will now be handled by the FIA. The court also directed that the bail applications and reference concerning the PTI founder and Bushra Bibi be sent to the Special Judge Central. Both parties' lawyers are expected to appear in the Special Judge's court on September 10.
PTI founder, wife Bushra Bibi arrested
In July, the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, were arrested by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in connection with the new Toshakhana case. The arrest was carried out by anti-graft watchdog team led by Deputy Director Mohsin Haroon at Adiala Jail.
The second Toshakhana investigation is reportedly focused on various expensive watches and jewellery. According to sources, Bushra Bibi has been implicated in the investigation and may face arrest due to her alleged lack of cooperation with the authorities.
The NAB has officially commenced its investigation into the matter to uncover any potential irregularities or misconduct.
In May this year, a new case of Toshakhana misuse emerged against Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi. The NAB launched an investigation into the alleged illegal possession and sale of seven high-value watches and 10 other precious gifts, including diamond and gold jewellery.
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According to the inquiry report, a copy of which is available with Samaa TV, the allegations involve the unauthorized sale of valuable items such as Graff and Rolex watches, as well as diamond and gold jewellery. The report indicates that these gifts were sold without being legally owned or deposited in the Toshakhana, as required by law.
The report specifically mentions a set of expensive Graff watches that were sold without proper retention. It highlights the legal mandate that all gifts must first be reported and deposited in the Toshakhana. Only items valued up to Rs30,000 can be retained for free by the recipients.
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The Graff watch buyer was facilitated by the alleged collusion of a private appraiser. The estimator's underestimating the price of the watch by Rs30 million before receiving the email from Toshakhana is proof of the collusion, according to NAB. The watch, valued at Rs100.9 million, saw only 20% of its amount, Rs20.1 million, deposited into the government treasury.
