FIA Issues Another Notice to FBR Member Operations in Tax Refund Scandal

Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has issued another notice to Mir Badshah Khan Wazir Member Operation Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to appear before the FIA in the matter of tax refunds to large taxpayer companies etc. by the officers/officials of Large Taxpayer Office (LTO) Lahore. According to the second notice issued by the FIA to the FBR Member, it appears that you are acquainted with the facts/circumstances of inquiry that is under probe under the Federal Investigation Act, 1974 r/w Chapter-XIV of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1898. The noted inquiry is under probe in this agency on the allegations of corruption, kickbacks bribery, corrupt practices, misconduct, illegal approval of tax refunds to large taxpayer companies, etc. by the officers/officials of LTO Lahore “In this regard, FBR Member was called upon (in person through notices u/s 160 CrPC but the Member failed to appear on July 26, 2024. Therefore, you are once again called upon to appear in person) before the undersigned on Aug 05, 2024 (Monday) at 10:30 AM at FIA Office, Anti-Corruption Circle, 1-Temple Road, Lahore without fail, and explain your position in this regard,” FIA notice said. “FBR Member is further required to you original CNIC and the following record/Information in your possession or concerning the above-said matter, so as to clarify your position vis-a-vis probe The record included a summary of Large Tax Payer Companies of LTD Lahore in which refunds have been issued; a list of all moveable/Immoveable assets within Pakistan (Properties, Investments, or accounts held directly or indirectly by you, your spouse or family and any other information/record pertaining to the above-said matter, the notice added.