Shahzad Akbar Linked to £190m Corruption Case Against Ex-Premier Imran Khan

Former Adviser to Prime Minister on Accountability Shahzad Akbar has emerged as a central figure in the 190 million pound corruption case against ex-premier Imran Khan, as reported by ARY News.

According to sources within the investigating authority, Shahzad Akbar was involved in an illegal scheme that caused significant financial loss to Pakistan. He signed a confidentiality agreement on November 6, 2019, through which 190 million pounds were transferred from a specific account to an account designated by the Supreme Court.

Investigations revealed that the account was misrepresented as a State Bank account and registered in the name of the Supreme Court Registrar. Shahzad Akbar made visits to the UK in 2019 and held meetings with British officials to devise a secret roadmap for the return of funds without informing relevant Pakistani authorities.

It has been alleged that the 190 million pounds were used for the benefit of individuals rather than the state due to Akbar's intentions. Shahzad Akbar and Farah Gogi jointly executed the deal, with Akbar playing a key role in concealing the corrupt funds. Legal proceedings are ongoing with the National Accountability Bureau and other authorities actively investigating the case.

Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi were convicted in the Al-Qadir Trust case, with Imran Khan receiving a 14-year jail sentence and Bushra Bibi receiving a seven-year sentence. Fines were also imposed on them, and Al-Qadir University was ordered to be taken into government custody.