Ayyan not cooperating in investigation, say customs authorities
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ISLAMABAD: A special customs court on Saturday presided over a hearing regarding supermodel Ayyan Ali's money laundering case.
During the hearing, customs authorities presented a report regarding investigation carried out in the case so far. Customs authorities present in court also stated that Ayyan does not cooperate during investigation.
The court extended Ayyan's judicial remand to 14 days and adjourned the hearing till April 24.
While talking to fellow in-mates in prison, Ayyan said once she is freed from the jail, she will shoot a film on prison life in Pakistan, highlighting the plight of inmates, DawnNews reported. She went on to say that this film will be a bigger hit than her previous work.
Read: LHC rejects Ayyan Ali's bail plea in money laundering case
A special customs court had previously rejected her bail plea on March 16 and sent her on 14-day judicial remand.
Ayyan was arrested by customs officials on March 14 from Benazir Bhutto International Airport Islamabad after $508,000 were recovered from her possession.
She was arrested for violation of Section 2(s) of the Customs Act 1969 which is a ‘predicate offence’ under the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) 2010.
The offence is non-bailable and non-cognisable, which is why the The Federal Board of Revenue's Director General of Intelligence and Investigation is also seeking permission to investigate it.
The FBR fears that the case against Ayyan may break down because it has not been framed under the relevant sections of the law, which would empower the FBR’s DG I&I to pursue it.
Know more: FBR looking to join Ayyan investigation
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Apr 11, 2015 11:41am
Laws are for the poor.
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Apr 11, 2015 11:44am
Definately there is something fishy about this case... OOne-day media will make headlines again.
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Apr 11, 2015 11:53am
Zardari left for Dubai now things will start.
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Apr 11, 2015 11:56am
This is a complex case of money laundering, who knows after how many episode this model was caught. The law should take its own course & this model along with her facilitators should be punished. After coming out & getting cleared from the jail she may make any legal move including making a film.
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Apr 11, 2015 12:18pm
Dear ayyan
It is in your best interest to cooperate
Thank you
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Apr 11, 2015 12:19pm
Why to find evidences ? she was caught red handed. Its not about ownership of the money but the crime she commited. If she is released by the court by merely providing the evidence of ownership of money without imprisonment for the crime she committed, it would be unjust on the part of judiciary.
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Apr 11, 2015 12:23pm
Under the Constitution of Pakistan, no person can be compelled to give evidence against himself or herself. Even more, a confession made to a Police officer is inadmissible in evidence. If the so-called investigation team cannot understand these two principles, what sort of investigation is it conducting. Moreover, has this team ever investigated money-laundering before? If so, with what results? Can someone from the Intelligence Department respond to this.
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Apr 11, 2015 12:25pm
Funny part is, she committed the crime and still she is under the impression that she did a right thing and considering in making a movie plus predicting its gonna be some hit or wht ever.well ayaan sort out ur self first
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Apr 11, 2015 12:35pm
Straightforward case, whose money is it any way?
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Apr 11, 2015 12:57pm
The film I wish could be based on a TRUE STORY of a 21 year old going to prison and not allowed out yntil 51 years of age. Though unlikely, if it happens that would be THE biggest of pakistani judicial system EVER. Next, you should think about portraying the plight of a common man on the street because of the dollars being syphoned out. By now, i hope you would realise there were would be a lot less people in the prison if you stopped doing what you might have been doing all your life.
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Apr 11, 2015 12:58pm
Some one at her back
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Apr 11, 2015 01:00pm
If police do their interrogation for even ten minutes in the way they do with ordinary people, this case would be resolved in a flash.
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Apr 11, 2015 01:02pm
Why is this front page news everyday?
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Apr 11, 2015 01:15pm
Ayyan has two choices : 1) Cooperate with the government investigators on accountability who's history and reputation has much to be desired. 2) Keep as tight lipped as possible and rely on those big fish behind her whose history and reputation has been tried and tested.
If I were Ayyan I know which one I'd choose.
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Apr 11, 2015 01:15pm
Can we catch the man behind him. Never; the state has no power to do that.
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Apr 11, 2015 01:39pm
Custom officials' may start there case by identifying on who's aircraft did Ayan's above picture was taken?
Then as this not the selfie. So who took that picture? While accompanying her to that plane. (pictured above).
This may not solve this money launderong case. But, it certainly through light to a lot of dark avenues and a great deal of her facilitators will emrege
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Apr 11, 2015 01:59pm
she did not cooperate cause she knew that minister's brother will bail her out, after all it was his money she was taking out, and yes, though it looks like a case, she will get out cause FBR already hinted that, to prepare you guys for what is coming so you don't act all surprised if she does get out.
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Apr 11, 2015 02:16pm
FBR get your act together. Book her under the right laws then. What can you expect from a "federal board" where records are burnt up every six months to destroy evidence?
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Apr 11, 2015 03:57pm
She will talk after providing her and her family complete protection for life
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Apr 11, 2015 04:40pm
Handover this case to police to interrogate her and let them to take her 'statement'. Issue will be clarified within few hours.
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Apr 11, 2015 05:13pm
Whose jet is this anyway??
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Apr 11, 2015 05:39pm
So there is no right to remain silent in Pakistan? In civilized countries when a person is charged, it is the duty of the prosecutors / authorities to find sufficient evidence to find the defendant guilty.
It is the right of the defendant to not "cooperate" with the authorities. After all the law deems you innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. A person should not be forced to incriminate herself.
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Apr 11, 2015 07:27pm
Thanks GOD she is not an MQM worker........this would have been a conspiracy by khi rangers.......
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Apr 11, 2015 08:12pm
Let her rot in Jail....
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Apr 11, 2015 08:13pm
Why should she cooperate when she is being kept in a 5 star jail with all amenities and comforts. Put her in a regular jail, use scientific interrogation methods and she will cooperate. The question is if anybody is serious in finding the facts?
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Apr 11, 2015 09:26pm
Probably police and customs are negotiating settlement with Ayan's source. Once agreement is reached case will be closed and she will be out making victory signs. Law is only for poor.
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Apr 11, 2015 09:29pm
No accused can be forced to testify against themselves. Protection against self incrimination. Prosecution has evidence and proceeds of the crime what else are they looking for. As for making a movie about prisons that is her right to share her experiences with the public.
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Apr 12, 2015 04:00am
leave this girl alone and find the culprits behind this drama.
She is young and naive and will have learned the lesson the hard way.
The monies recovered should be distributed to the needy.
Most politicians are at it.Nobody gives a toss.
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Apr 12, 2015 05:11am
@HA
If she is thinking of making a movie about her life, it would not be very interesting.
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Apr 12, 2015 01:49pm
@azfar. your pontification about constitutional rights of an accused is misinformed. although constitution provides these safeguards to all persons arrested, the criminal procdedure code is silent about detailed investigation process: it has placed no expressed limits on police investigation process. to ensure thorough and strong investigation police can opt all means without any regulation whataoever.Moreover, police tries to extract confession not because it has evidentiary value, but in most cases these confessions lead to additional relevent facts, making the basis of investigation strong. additionaly, if any recovery is made in persuance of these confessioms, these are admissible in court of law as evidence.the safeguards u are citing are available only during trial stage, even extra judicia confessions has legal value, no matter how weak thay is. lastly, evidence act does not regulate police inveatigation in any manner
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