**FIA Seeks Armaghan’s Custody in Hawala Hundi Case**
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) is seeking custody of Armaghan, a suspect in the Mustafa Amir murder case, to investigate his alleged involvement in a money laundering scheme. The FIA approached an Anti-Terrorism Court on Tuesday, but the court refused, stating that the authority to grant remand lies with the administrative judge.
Armaghan was already facing charges for forgery and fraud. A case registered at the FIA’s Anti-Money Laundering Circle alleges his involvement in suspicious transactions, including hawala/hundi and cryptocurrency dealings.
The FIA claims Armaghan was part of a major forgery operation, earning an estimated $300,000 to $400,000 monthly. He allegedly used cryptocurrency to launder these funds and purchased several luxury vehicles with the proceeds.
According to the FIR, Armaghan ran a call center that defrauded American citizens. He also reportedly opened bank accounts in his employees’ names to facilitate the scheme.
The FIR further details that Armaghan’s team comprised 25 individuals, each scamming at least five people daily. He allegedly established a company in the United States with his father’s assistance to facilitate the hawala/hundi business.
Authorities have recovered three luxury cars worth millions of rupees from Armaghan, and reports indicate he sold five more.
The underlying case involves the brutal murder of Mustafa Amir, who was kidnapped and killed in Karachi’s DHA on January 6. His body was found burned in the trunk of his car in Balochistan’s Hub area. The case has drawn significant attention, with recent investigations focusing on Armaghan’s suspicious business dealings, digital currency accounts, and other transactions.