Fake accounts, money laundering case: indictment of Zardari, Faryal Talpur deferred

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ISLAMABAD, July 07 (Online): Accountability Court (AC) Islamabad has deferred indictment of former President Asif Ali Zardari,  his sister Faryal Talpur and others in fake accounts and money laundering case.

The court while accepting plea from Faryal Talpur seeking exemption from attendance  in the court today adjourned the hearing of the case till July 24.

Judge Azam Khan of AC took up the case for hearing Tuesday.

Farooq H Naik and Latif Khosa counsels for Asif Ali Zardari and Faryal Talpur appeared in the court.

All the arrangements were finalized for indictment of Asif Ali Zardari and Faryal Talpur in the court. Video link arrangement was made for Asif Ali Zardari in Karachi while Faryal Talpur was directed to appear in person before the court.

Faryal Talpur did not appear before the court in mega money laundering case despite being summoned and filed petition for exemption from attendance.

AC Judge inquired from NAB Prosecutor what is matter of  plea bargain. Please confirm  it so that the  proceedings could be moved ahead on next hearing.

NAB prosecutor said matter of plea bargain in respect of one accused in this case is going on. The accused has given land documents in plea bargain and verification  process in this regard will take time.

The court postponed indictment of former president Asif Ali Zardari, his sister Faryal Talpur and others in this case.

The court while granting exemption plea of Faryal Talpur adjourned the hearing of the case till July 24.

The court remarked indictment cannot be imposed ahead of completion of plea bargain process of one accused. If the proceedings is completed till July 24 then the accused will be indicted.

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