Pervaiz Elahi, the President of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), was once again arrested by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Monday over allegations of suspicious transactions. This marks the sixth case in which Elahi has been arrested by the investigation agency. He was taken into custody from Camp Jail in Lahore, transported in an armored vehicle, and presented before a district court, where the FIA sought his 14-day physical remand. The arrest is related to a new case involving suspicious transactions worth millions of rupees.
Pervaiz Elahi, the former Punjab chief minister, is facing multiple cases as part of an intensified crackdown against PTI leaders. Recently, he was granted post-arrest bail in a money laundering case by a special court in Lahore. On June 21, the FIA arrested Elahi from the district jail in relation to the same case. Although the agency had requested physical custody, the district court denied it and remanded him in judicial custody.
The FIA has accused Pervaiz Elahi of engaging in money laundering through five companies and using frontmen for illicit activities. Additionally, the Panama Papers scandal has implicated Elahi and his son, Moonis Elahi, further complicating the situation. As a result, the FIA has initiated a case against the former minister, and his arrest is expected in the near future. The charges against Pervaiz and Moonis include fraud, money laundering, and corruption.
Pervaiz Elahi, the President of PTI, has been detained by the FIA once again, this time on charges related to suspicious transactions. With this being the sixth case against him, the investigation agency is seeking his physical remand. Elahi’s arrest comes amid an intensified crackdown on PTI leaders, and he faces multiple cases, including those involving money laundering and corruption. The ongoing legal proceedings highlight the efforts of authorities to address alleged financial misconduct and uphold the rule of law.
