ISLAMABAD: Fresh developments in Karachi’s high-profile “Cocaine Queen” case have triggered a debate across political and entertainment circles after investigators traced millions of rupees transferred through multiple bank accounts allegedly linked to Anmol alias Pinky. Authorities submitted new documents to the Senate Standing Committee on Interior, revealing details about financial transactions connected to the ongoing narcotics investigation.
According to the inquiry report, several prominent personalities transferred money to accounts linked to the suspected network. Those named in the documents include ruling coalition lawmaker Sadiq Iftikhar, actor Muneeb Butt, actress Meera, and model Sarah. Investigators stated that nearly Rs30 million moved through six separate bank accounts during the past 18 months.
Financial Transactions Raise Serious Questions
Officials informed the committee that investigators have identified 16 accounts allegedly connected to the wider network. Furthermore, documents revealed that 21 women and 117 men reportedly participated in financial transactions linked to the inquiry. Committee members reportedly expressed surprise after seeing names connected to politics and the entertainment industry.
Investigators disclosed that one account belonging to a woman identified as Basil Amica allegedly received Rs8.562 million. Another account under the name Sadaqatullah received Rs1.65 million. Similarly, accounts linked to Hani Furqan and Muhammad Sameer received Rs7.75 million and Rs6.375 million respectively. Authorities also traced Rs2.78 million to Zafar Ali’s account, while Rs1 million reportedly went to an account named Sky Overseas.
Police Continue Expanding Investigation
Karachi Police Chief Azad Khan briefed the Senate committee and confirmed that investigators had recovered cocaine from Pinky’s former residence. Moreover, officials completed forensic analysis of the suspect’s mobile phone and contacted NADRA and the Federal Investigation Agency for further assistance.
