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Fazlur Rehman’s front man Amanullah faces possible legal action as FIA issues third summon

Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has issued a third summons to Amanullah in an ongoing inquiry into illegal money transfers through hawala and

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Web Desk: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has issued a third summons to Amanullah in an ongoing inquiry into illegal money transfers through hawala and hundi channels and suspicious transactions involving 16 bank accounts.

The FIA’s Commercial Banking Circle in Islamabad issued the latest notice after Amanullah allegedly failed to appear before investigators despite receiving two earlier summonses, according to details of the inquiry.

The investigation, registered as Inquiry No. 108/2026, focuses on allegations of unauthorised financial transfers and questionable banking activity.

According to the notice, Amanullah was directed to appear in person before the FIA’s Commercial Banking Circle in Islamabad at noon on Nov. 10, 2026.

However, investigators said he had not complied with the two previous notices requiring his participation in the inquiry.

The agency has now warned that continued noncompliance without a reasonable explanation could result in further legal proceedings under applicable laws.

The FIA is examining allegations that Amanullah used informal money-transfer channels, commonly known as hawala and hundi, and conducted suspicious financial transactions through 16 bank accounts.

Investigators have asked him to respond to questions concerning the inquiry and produce relevant documentary and digital evidence.

Such records could include financial documents and electronic material relevant to the transactions under examination.

However, the available information does not specify the total value of the disputed transactions, the period during which they allegedly occurred or whether investigators have established any connection to unlawful financial activity.

The agency has cautioned that failure to comply with the third notice without sufficient justification could prompt additional action based on the evidence available and relevant legal provisions.

Investigators are seeking Amanullah’s explanation as part of the inquiry before determining whether further proceedings are warranted.

The information provided does not establish whether Amanullah appeared before investigators on Nov. 10 or whether the FIA has taken any subsequent action.

The FIA development comes amid a separate investigation involving Asad Mahmood, the son of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman.

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) issued a second call-up notice to Asad Mahmood in connection with an inquiry into alleged irregularities in recruitment at the Pakistan Post Office Department.

The FIA’s Commercial Banking Circle continues to examine the financial allegations against Amanullah under Inquiry No. 108/2026.

The agency has requested his cooperation and the submission of relevant evidence to assist investigators in determining the circumstances surrounding the disputed transactions.

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