The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) filed a new reference in the Toshakhana case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi.
The reference was submitted to an accountability court in Islamabad. The Registrar’s Office has begun scrutinising the newly filed reference, which was submitted by Investigating Officer Mohsin Haroon and Case Officer Waqar Hassan.
The reference stems from a recent investigation conducted by NAB officials at Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail, where both Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi were questioned regarding the Toshakhana case.
This development follows a court decision yesterday that remanded the PTI founder and Bushra Bibi into judicial custody. The couple is under scrutiny for alleged misuse of gifts received from foreign dignitaries during their time in office.
On July 13, the couple was acquitted in the Iddat case, however, PTI’s relief was short-lived as the accountability watchdog arrested the PTI supremo and his wife in a new Toshakhana reference.
In the new NAB reference, the couple is accused of purchasing a jewelry set from the Toshakhana and selling it. The set is valued at Rs75 million.
Meanwhile, details have emerged regarding the Toshakhana reference against PTI founder Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi.According to Express News, the reference was filed due to the Bulgari jewelry set given by the Saudi Crown Prince.
Bushra Bibi received the Bulgari jewelry set during a visit to Saudi Arabia from May 7 to 10, 2021.
The jewelry set included a ring, a bracelet, a necklace, and a pair of earrings.During the investigation for the reference, it was found that Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi illegally retained the Bulgari jewelry set.
On May 18, 2021, the Deputy Military Secretary informed the Section Officer of Toshakhana to assess and declare the value of the jewelry set, but it was not deposited.According to the reference, Bulgari had sold the necklace to the Saudi Arabian franchise Solugent Trading on May 25, 2018, for 300,000 euros and the earrings for 80,000 euros.
However, the prices of the bracelet and ring were not available. On May 28, 2021, the total value of the Bulgari jewelry set was approximately 75,661,600 Pakistani Rupees.
