Lahore: The Accountability Court granted interim bail to Suleman Shehbaz in the money laundering case till January 7 and directed to include him in the investigation of the money laundering case against him.
The Special Court (Central) granted bail to the Prime Minister’s son on a surety bond of Rs 500,000.
Suleman Shehbaz had filed a bail application in the court implicating the FIA and the investigating officers. Suleman said in the petition that legal procedures need to be fulfilled before the court declares him a fugitive.
Suleman argued that the FIA had named him in the money laundering case without any basis, adding that he had not received any notice of court hearing and was declared a fugitive without notice.
During the hearing, the judge asked for Solomon’s ID card, to which he said he no longer has it. However, they made sure to bring it up at the next hearing.
The court said that they need CNICs today and everyone should keep their CNICs with them at all times. Later, the court granted him interim bail till January 7.
Suleman declined to speak to the media after the hearing, saying it was Friday and he did not want to engage in any political debate.
The prime minister’s son announced last month that he would face charges against him, ending his self-imposed exile.
In October 2019, the accountability court had declared Suleman as an advertisement.
These orders were issued by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) prosecutor, who told the court that the accused had failed to appear despite being summoned several times in connection with investigations into money laundering and disproportionate assets. .
