ISLAMABAD:National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has authorized an inquiry against Farhat Shahzadi alias Farah Khan Gogi and others on the allegations of accumulation of illegal assets beyond known sources of income, money laundering and maintaining various accounts in the name of different businesses.

According to an official media report, in this regard, Director General NAB Lahore has been directed to conduct an inquiry in this matter as per law. According to NAB, huge turnover amounting to Rs847 million has been found in her account during the last three years, which does not commensurate with her stated account profile.

These credits were received in her personal account and withdrawn immediately after credit within a short time of period. Multiple adverse media reports were found where Farhat Shahzadi was alleged to be involved in asset beyond legal means.

While reviewing the income tax returns of Farhat Shahzadi, it was allegedly observed that her assets have significantly increased from the year 2018 onwards for unknown reasons. Moreover, she has been frequently travelling to foreign jurisdictions, including nine visits to the United States and six tours to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).