Model Ayyan Ali arrested over money laundering

ISLAMABAD: Model and actress Ayyan Ali was taken into custody and sent on 14-day judicial remand after being found in possession of $500,000 by custom authorities at the Benazir International Airport.

According to custom officials, currency notes were seized during the checking of Ayyan Ali’s luggage when she was about to leave for Dubai.

They said a case has been lodged against the accused under Custom Act. Later on, the model was presented before Special Judge Custom who sent her to 14-day judicial remand.

Ayyan Ali was moved to medical facility for an examination shortly after being taken into custody.