Money laundering case against Ayyan rejected

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ISLAMABAD: A special court of custom, excise and taxation on Wednesday refused to register a money laundering case against model Ayyan Ali.

Giving decision on an application filed by customs officials, the court said the plea was filed on ‘unreasonable’ grounds.

Special judge of custom court Rana Aftab after hearing the arguments had reserved the verdict for some time and then rejected the petition.

Ayyan is already facing trial before the said court in currency smuggling case.

Ayyan Ali was arrested by the Airport Security Force in March last year at Benazir International Airport along with $506,800 she was allegedly trying to smuggle to United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Published in Dawn, March 31st, 2016

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Hashim

Mar 31, 2016 11:10am

Another victory for the rich and powerful. As if she has not even done anything. I say, just end this fake drama and let her go. That is what will happen in the end. Too many powerful people involved. Let 'justice' prevail, Pakistani style.

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syed wasim haider

Mar 31, 2016 11:25am

Poor honest late custom inspector.. How he can RIP now? But we should salute him. He did his job. A hero for us.

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shereen

Mar 31, 2016 11:42am

Guess I knew it could happen but had some hope lurking at the back of my mind that her case would expose real big fish. Foolish me.

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Azhar

Mar 31, 2016 12:18pm

Corrupt politicians have turned Pakistan into a real banana republic.

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My 2 cents

Mar 31, 2016 12:35pm

I'm disappointed to the core......

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Asad

Mar 31, 2016 12:43pm

Proves that "Justice" is really blind

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syed wasim haider

Mar 31, 2016 01:00pm

@Azhar Super corrupt. Please correct it.

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M.Mudassir Siddiqui

Mar 31, 2016 01:10pm

No Hope..at least the nation was expecting something from military

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khanm

Mar 31, 2016 01:11pm

The fight against the drug smuggling , money laundering, corruption, injustice, exploitation are lost cases in Pakistan...Only one thing rules POWER BY HOOK OR BY CROOK....

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Hassan

Mar 31, 2016 01:36pm

@Asad Lady Justice is blind because she is impartial. She weighs the merits and demerits on a scale and not bringing in her own prejudice. This is not Justice, this is a Circus.

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Muhammed Ali UK

Mar 31, 2016 03:39pm

These people are not afraid of anything...THEY CAUGHT HER HANDED....

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