Hamza Ali Abbasi’s sister Dr Fazeela lands in trouble as Rs25bn money laundering case takes new turn

ISLAMABAD: Legal troubles are mounting for Dr Fazeela Abbasi, sister of top actor Hamza Ali Abbasi, after an Islamabad sessions court cancelled her interim bail in a high-stakes money laundering case.

The case, which revolves around alleged transactions worth a staggering Rs25 billion, has once again put the spotlight on the Abbasi family. Authorities claim that funds moved through 22 bank accounts linked to Dr Fazeela Abbasi before being transferred abroad, including to Dubai and the United States. So far, investigators say the source of this money remains unclear.

The development comes after the case was revived following an appeal by the Federal Investigation Agency, which is now actively tracing the financial trail. Officials suspect that informal channels such as hawala and hundi may have been used in the movement of funds, adding another layer of complexity to the probe.

What has further raised eyebrows is the reported mismatch between the scale of transactions and the declared annual income linked to the accused. Alongside the money laundering investigation, authorities have also registered a separate case related to allegedly operating an unregistered clinic.

With bail now cancelled, the case is expected to move forward more aggressively, as investigators continue working to establish the origin and legality of the funds. No final conclusions have been announced yet, but the developments have already made it one of the most closely watched cases in recent days.