The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has formally requested the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to furnish renowned vocalist Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s complete asset and income tax records for the preceding 12 years. This move comes as part of an ongoing money-laundering and tax evasion investigation launched by the FIA. The investigation was prompted by revelations that the artist accumulated approximately Rs8 billion from both domestic and international performances over a span of 12 years. Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, who has faced previous encounters with the FIA and FBR, now finds himself at the center of serious allegations.
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The scrutiny intensifies as the artist contends with the fallout from a disturbing video, circulating widely, depicting him purportedly assaulting a team member repeatedly over a misplaced bottle. The video has garnered global attention, leaving millions appalled.
According to FIA sources, the investigative agency has formally requested the FBR to provide comprehensive records of Rahat’s assets and income tax payments for the past 12 years. This development follows Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s former global promoter, Salman Ahmed, disclosing that the artist amassed approximately Rs8 billion during their 12-year collaboration. Salman Ahmed, asserting possession of evidence supporting the claims, expressed a willingness to cooperate with the FIA and FBR by providing a thorough data set, including audit trails.
FBR sources have indicated a significant disparity between the singer’s reported tax payments and the actual income, underscoring the gravity of the allegations at hand.
