During the hearing on the acquittal pleas of the accused, Suleman Shahbaz appeared before the court. FIA has submitted the answers to 27 questions related to the case to the court.
Judge Bakht Fakhr Behzad inquired, Who conducted the inquiry into the money laundering case? The FIA lawyer informed the court that the inquiry was conducted by the JIT, headed by Dr. Rizwan.
The judge questioned whether the FIA has recorded the statements of any witnesses in the entire investigation. Upon this, the FIA investigating officer remained silent.
The judge questioned what action was taken against those who kept changing their position in the inquiry and investigation. The investigating officer replied, "We have not taken any action."
The prosecutor said that there is no direct evidence; Suleman Shehbaz was declared accused in light of the form that opened the account.
The court asked whether you had the authority to investigate this case. The former FIA officer responded that this inquiry was conducted under the Money Laundering Act.
The court asked whether any institution had made any complaint to you regarding remittances. The prosecutor said the FIA has the power to investigate money laundering. The former FIA officer said, "We took this action in light of the Sugar Inquiry Commission."
Later, the court acquitted all the accused, including Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif's son, Suleman Shahbaz, in the money laundering case.
Speaking to the media outside the court, Suleman Shehbaz said that the case continued for seven years, but thanks be to God that the facts came before the people by the grace of God.