The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has submitted a report to the Special Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Karachi, revealing that key evidence linking Armaghan - the primary accused in the Mustafa Amir murder case - to an international fraud network was found on his laptop.
The findings are part of an ongoing investigation into Armaghan’s alleged involvement in a series of criminal activities, including money laundering, cryptocurrency transactions, and fraud targeting US citizens.
The FIA report, which was submitted in court on Monday, highlights the role of both Armaghan and his father, Kamran Qureshi, in establishing a company that was primarily involved in fraudulent activities.
According to the FIA, the company formed by Armaghan and his father earned an estimated $300,000 to $400,000 annually. A workforce of 25 agents allegedly carried out fraud operations through the company, which is now under investigation for its role in a wide-reaching international scam. Sources within the FIA have indicated that Armaghan used his unknown employee, Afnan, to purchase luxury vehicles valued at Rs 154 million using proceeds from the fraudulent operation.
The report also sheds light on Armaghan's previous involvement in a call center, where he is believed to have defrauded American citizens by obtaining their personal information and withdrawing money illegally. This fraudulent activity has led to a series of legal actions, including the registration of multiple cases against Armaghan in the FIA's Anti-Money Laundering Circle.
While Kamran Qureshi, Armaghan’s father, has been linked to the illicit business, the FIA has not formally named him as an accused nor included him as a witness in the case at this stage. This decision has raised questions about his potential involvement in the larger fraud network.
The FIA has also sought international assistance through Interpol, requesting the issuance of a Silver Notice against Armaghan to trace his assets abroad, a move that could help authorities seize his foreign bank accounts and trace the laundering network in 193 countries. If successful, this step could result in the repatriation of laundered funds to Pakistan.
Armaghan, who is currently under remand in four separate cases related to money laundering and other charges, is expected to be presented in court again tomorrow. Authorities are hopeful that further investigations will uncover more evidence of his extensive criminal operations, which span multiple countries.
