Hamza Ali Abbasi Issues Clarification Over Sister’s Money Laundering Allegations

Actor Hamza Ali Abbasi has issued a clarification after reports surfaced regarding a money laundering case involving his sister, Dr Fazeela Abbasi.

In a statement shared on social media, Hamza made it clear that he is not part of the case in any capacity and is not under investigation by any authority. He emphasized that his sister is an independent professional with her own established career and that her legal matters are entirely separate from him.

He expressed support for his sister during the ongoing proceedings, stating that he has full confidence in her integrity and believes that institutions will ensure justice is served. At the same time, he requested that he not be asked to comment further on the matter, adding that any public statement from Dr Fazeela would be her own decision.

The actor also warned that any attempt to link him to the case could result in legal action from his side. The development comes after a court in Islamabad rejected Dr Fazeela’s pre-arrest bail plea on medical grounds due to her non-appearance and what was described as misuse of legal relief. The case was heard by special judge Humayun Dilawar.

According to the FIR registered earlier this year, Dr Fazeela has been accused of involvement in unauthorized foreign currency transactions, unlicensed money transfer operations, and illegal cross-border remittances through informal channels such as hawala and hundi.

Authorities have alleged that she maintained multiple bank accounts with transactions amounting to approximately Rs. 2.5 billion, while her declared income remained significantly lower. She is also accused of structuring transactions to avoid reporting thresholds and transferring funds abroad without proper documentation.

The case has been registered under various provisions of financial and anti-corruption laws, including the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, the Anti-Money Laundering Act, and the Prevention of Corruption Act.

While a report by the Federal Investigation Agency mentioned Hamza Ali Abbasi as a joint account holder in one instance, it did not name him as an accused in the case, with Dr Fazeela remaining the primary individual under investigation.