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Imran Khan, wife Bushra Bibi arrested by NAB in Toshakhana case

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, were arrested by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in connection with a new Toshakhana case.

The arrest took place at Adiala Jail and was led by NAB Deputy Director Mohsin Haroon.

The latest Toshakhana investigation is centered on the alleged illegal possession and sale of high-value items, including luxury watches and jewelry. Sources indicate that Bushra Bibi is implicated in the case and may face further legal actions due to her alleged lack of cooperation with authorities.

The NAB’s investigation, initiated in May this year, involves accusations of unauthorized sale of seven high-value watches and other precious gifts, including diamond and gold jewelry.

According to an inquiry report from Samaa TV, these items were sold without proper ownership or deposition in the Toshakhana, as required by law.

One notable mention in the report is the sale of an expensive Graff watch. The legal requirement mandates that all gifts must first be reported and deposited in the Toshakhana. Recipients can only retain items valued up to Rs30,000 for free.

The report alleges collusion between the watch buyer and a private appraiser who undervalued the Graff watch by Rs30 million. This watch, valued at Rs100.9 million, saw only Rs20.1 million deposited into the government treasury.

Earlier this year, on April 1, the Islamabad High Court had suspended the sentences of Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi from a previous Toshakhana case. On January 31, Accountability Court Judge Muhammad Bashir had sentenced the couple to 14 years of imprisonment each, along with a fine of Rs787 million per person, totaling Rs1.58 billion. Khan was also disqualified from holding any public office for 10 years.

This ongoing investigation aims to uncover any potential irregularities or misconduct related to the Toshakhana gifts and to ensure accountability in public office.

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