NAB summons Shahzad Akbar on Oct 21

Sends former SAPM questionnaire comprising 22 queries

LAHORE:

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Saturday summoned former SAPM on accountability Mirza Shahzad Akbar on October 21 in a case concerning assets beyond means and sent him a questionnaire comprising 22 queries.

“You are required to appear in person along with your response to the attached questionnaire, duly filed Asset Declaration Proforma supported with relevant documentary evidence before Mr Usman Majeed, Deputy Director Complaint Verification Cell, NAB Lahore,” a statement issued by the anti-corruption watchdog said.

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The questionnaire sent to Akbar among other queries asks him about his time as the accountability czar and his role in the sugar scam investigation, oil companies scam and the Rawalpindi Ring Road scam.

Akbar termed the questionnaire a “joke”, saying he would provide detailed answers.

“There is such blind vindictive accountability when money launderers are in power,” he tweeted.

The development comes a month after the federal cabinet placed Akbar on the no-fly list at the request of anti-graft body.

The former SAPM is currently in London and per practice, if a person whose name is placed on the Exit Control List is abroad, he is arrested on his return and handed over to the relevant law enforcement agency.