Karachi:
The police who investigated the high profiled case of a houseworker accused of stealing over RS50 million from her employer recovered another luxury vehicle on Wednesday, which brought the total value of assets that have been tracked so far to over RS10 million.
According to Saeed Theem for Special Investigation Unit (SIU) Clifton, the latest improvement – a car worth is estimated to be estimated RS2.5 to 3 million – made on the basis of information from the suspected son who is in police custody.
The defendant, Shehnaz, had been employed for 14 years in a residence in Khayaban-e-Tanzeem, Defense Housing Authority, where she allegedly stole cash, jewelry and other valuables in small steps without causing suspicion.
She was taken into custody earlier this week after a complaint filed by her employer, Anusha Jaleel.
During a search in her residence, police recovered RS600,000 in cash, while two of her bank accounts held deposits of a total of RS3.5 million. Investigators also identified an apartment in the Gizri area registered in Shehnaz’s name along with three cars and a motorcycle, all allegedly purchased using stolen funds.
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According to police, the lifestyle funded through these illegal revenue included advanced shopping, luxury vehicles and branded clothing. Officials stated that steps have begun to seize the acquired assets.
Meanwhile, Shehnaz was presented with a judicial magistrate Wednesday with his son, Asif, and another suspect, Hammad. The court constituted all three of the police custody for further interrogations.
Investigators told the court that the defendant operated as part of an organized group and that Shehnaz had gifted a car for her friend Naseema and a motorcycle for her husband, Mohsin – both of which are currently absconding.
From Shehnaz, police have recovered a vehicle and over RS3.4 million in cash. Another vehicle and RS200,000 were recovered from Asif while Hammad was found in possession of a motorcycle. Authorities believe that additional vehicles and assets have not yet been recovered.
The case registered at Clifton Police Station remains under investigation. The court has ordered the police to submit a status report before June 28.
