PESHAWAR
The Accountability Court has ordered the transfer of Nauman Afzal, the alleged frontman of main accused Qaiser Iqbal in the Kohistan financial scandal, to jail on judicial remand after the completion of his 14-day physical remand.
During the hearing, the NAB prosecutor informed the court that Nauman Afzal was allegedly acting as a frontman for Qaiser Iqbal and that assets worth millions of rupees in Islamabad had been acquired in his name.
According to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Tuesday, all properties and assets purchased under Afzal’s name have been frozen. NAB officials further stated that an inquiry is underway into financial transactions exceeding Rs160 million linked to the accused.
Sources said Nauman Afzal was arrested in Lahore 14 days ago and was subsequently handed over to NAB on physical remand for investigation.
Upon completion of the remand period, the accused was produced before the Accountability Court. The court rejected NAB’s request for an extension of physical remand and ordered that Afzal be sent to jail on judicial remand.
NAB has continued its investigation into the case, with further developments expected regarding alleged financial irregularities and illegal assets.
