The money laundering case in which Altaf Hussain is implicated is expected to be concluded in December. PHOTO: MQM
Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) founder Altaf Hussain is set to be charge-sheeted today (Wednesday) in a money laundering case in the United Kingdom.
According to Express News, once he is charge-sheeted Hussain will be asked to submit his reply by October 26 after which the hearing of the case will be held in the Crown Court of London. MQM leaders in UK Tariq Mir, Muhammad Anwar and Sarfraz Merchant are also set to be charge-sheeted today.
According to the British law, presence of the accused is not necessary while he is charge-sheeted in the court. The charge sheet can be sent through post or email. It can also be handed over to the counsel of the accused.
The money laundering case in which Altaf Hussain is implicated is expected to be concluded in December.
Published in The Express Tribune, October 5th, 2016.
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