Actor Hamza Ali Abbasi has issued a statement after his name was linked to a money laundering case involving his sister Dr Fazeela Abbasi.
“I am not under any investigation by any agency, nor am I part of this case in any capacity, and I would like to clarify this briefly,” Hamza Ali Abbasi wrote in an Instagram post.
He added that recent media coverage had created the impression that he was connected to the matter, which he described as incorrect.
“My sister is a highly accomplished professional with her own extremely successful career. She is my family, and I stand by her with love and support during this time. I have full confidence in her integrity, and I believe her side of the story deserves to be heard. I am also confident that our institutions will ensure justice is done and that the truth will prevail. At the same time, her professional and legal matters are entirely separate from me.”
He also requested that his name not be associated with the case in future media coverage, warning that continued linkage could result in legal action.
Dr Fazeela Abbasi faces two separate cases filed by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) related to alleged money laundering and the operation of an unregistered clinic. One case has been lodged with the Commercial Banking Circle, while the other has been initiated by the Anti-Corruption Wing.
According to FIA documents, large sums, including foreign currency, were transferred abroad through accounts not fully declared in tax records. Authorities also noted discrepancies in financial documentation and said explanations provided were not deemed satisfactory. The cases remain sub judice.
Earlier, a special central court in Islamabad rejected the interim bail application of Fazeela Abbasi in connection with money laundering, hawala/hundi and suspicious financial transactions.