NAB arrests Maryam Nawaz in Chaudhry Sugar Mills case

LAHORE : National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Thursday has arrested Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) vice president Maryam Nawaz for skipping appearance in Chaudhry Sugar Mills and money laundering cases.

According to details, the PML-N leader was taken into custody when she arrived at Kot Lakhpat Jail to meet her father and former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.

The anti-corruption watchdog has also detained ex-PM Nawaz Sharif’s nephew Yousaf Abbas.

NAB’s daycare centre has been declared sub-jail for Maryam Nawaz. NAB sources told that orders have been issued for the deployment of women personnel and NAB women staff in the sub-jail completely. It has also been decided to deploy Punjab women police for the security of the sub-jail.

Reportedly, Maryam Nawaz was unable to provide the required details of foreign investment in sugar mills while she was also failed to satisfy the bureau regarding source of income for purchasing the shares.

NAB has claimed that three foreigners had transferred 11000 shares worth millions of rupees on Maryam Nawaz’s name.

The PML-N leader will be produced before the accountability court on August 9 for remand.

It is to be mentioned here that the bureau had summoned Maryam Nawaz for interrogation in Chaudhry Sugar Mills and money laundering cases but she skipped the appearance due to her meeting scheduled with Nawaz Sharif.