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Altaf Hussain’s bail extended in money laundering case

LONDON: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain’s bail has been extended in the money laundering case after he was interviewed by British investigators at the Southwark police station here on Monday.

The Metropolitan Police did not to officially announce the development and the period of Hussain's bail extension. However, MQM leader Ali Raza Abidi said that the bail has

By GEO URDU
October 05, 2015

LONDON: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain’s bail has been extended in the money laundering case after he was interviewed by British investigators at the Southwark police station here on Monday.

The Metropolitan Police did not to officially announce the development and the period of Hussain's bail extension. However, MQM leader Ali Raza Abidi said that the bail has been extended till February, 2016.




Three officers of the Specialist Operation unit conducted the interview of the MQM chief, who has had legal matters fully explained to him earlier in the day.

Earlier upon arrival at the police station, full disclosure was given to Altaf Hussain's lawyers. The MQM chief met with one of his lawyers and an interpreter during a consultative meeting.

Pakistan has also announced to lodge a money-laundering case against the MQM chief.

He was first arrested last year in June when a special operation was launched during which officers searched the MQM leader’s residence in London for hours and recovered large amounts of cash.

Ahead of his appearance, the MQM began writing letters to the British authorities claiming their leader is in danger of being assassinated in London.

It was earlier reported that a PR firm hired by the MQM paid a visit to Karachi to help formulate a reaction in case an unfavourable situation arises in the UK. It was claimed that the letter writing campaign is also being conducted on the advice of the PR firm.

It is believed that the MQM has decided to launch a letter-writing campaign on the advice of the same PR firm and hopes to win concessions from the British authorities.

MQM denies allegations on Altaf

Meanwhile, a spokesman of the MQM unequivocally denied any involvement of their party chief in money laundering.

In a police statement, the MQM spokesman said Altaf Hussain presented himself at a local police station of South London for investigation and extension in his bail period in the ongoing money laundering case.

He said Altaf Hussain would be interrogated further in connection with the money laundering case.

However, the MQM spokesman sternly rejected the allegations of the party chief’s involvement in money laundering.