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Express Tribune
12-05-2025
- Express Tribune
Mustafa Amir murdercase: interim challansubmitted
The 13-page interim challan of the Mustafa Amir kidnapping and murder case was submitted to the Anti-Terrorism Administrative Court on Monday by Prosecutor Zulfiqar Ali Arain after the scrutiny was completed. The final challan will be submitted after the Punjab Forensic Lab releases reports on the phone and laptop, the prosecutor told the court. According to the challan, two suspects - Armughan Qureshi alias Army and Shiraz - have been arrested. Both gave video confessions before the SSP, admitting to kidnapping, torturing, and killing Mustafa Amir by setting him on fire in a car in Hub, Balochistan. Shiraz's statement reveals that on February 6, Mustafa arrived at Armughan's house, where he was beaten, tied up, and later driven to Hub. After a three-hour drive, Armughan set the car on fire with Mustafa inside. The accused then fled on foot, later hiring a pickup for Rs2,000 to return to Karachi. CCTV footage from the Rangers post at Hamdard Mor confirms their movement. A waiter from a roadside eatery on RCD Highway, where the suspects stopped for breakfast, also recorded a statement.
Express Tribune
17-04-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Mustafa Amir murder: FIA files new case against Armaghan
Listen to article The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has filed another case against Armaghan, the primary suspect in the Mustafa Amir murder case, this time for alleged involvement in an international hawala-hundi network, illegal cryptocurrency transactions, and online financial fraud. The case was registered by the FIA's anti-money laundering circle on behalf of the state. According to the First Information Report (FIR), Armaghan and his father reportedly established a company in the United States to operate a hawala-hundi business, earning up to $400,000 monthly through illicit transactions. The agency stated that Armaghan converted profits from these activities into cryptocurrency and used the funds to purchase high-value vehicles. He currently owns three cars worth tens of millions of rupees and has previously sold five others. Additionally, the FIR alleged that he opened bank accounts in the names of his employees to conceal financial activity and set up an illegal call centre in 2018. This centre was reportedly used to conduct telephone-based scams targeting American citizens by collecting sensitive banking information. 'The funds were directly transferred to Armaghan,' the agency claimed, adding that his team consisted of 25 individuals who were defrauding at least five people each day. On Wednesday, an anti-terrorism court in Karachi extended Armaghan's custody with the FIA for nine more days in the ongoing money laundering investigation. The court was informed that officials had yet to access his cryptocurrency wallets. The court ordered the FIA to produce Armaghan at the next hearing on April 24 without fail. The FIA has booked Armaghan under Sections 3 and 4 of the Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2010 (Amended 2020), related to money laundering and its punishments.
Express Tribune
26-03-2025
- Express Tribune
Mustafa Amir case: Diamonds, cash go missing from suspect Armaghan's home
Listen to article Diamonds, jewelry, and cash have reportedly gone missing from two safes recovered from the residence of Armaghan Qureshi, the main accused in the Mustafa Amir murder case. The exact value of the missing valuables and cash remains unclear, Express News reported. This revelation came to light during the second session of the sub-committee of the National Assembly's Standing Committee on Interior held at the Central Police Office in Karachi on Wednesday. Authorities presented the alarming disclosure during discussions focused on the ongoing investigation. Sources reported another startling revelation: Armaghan allegedly spent around Rs250 million over six months through accounts registered to his employees. Officials have since seized several luxury vehicles belonging to Armaghan and frozen dozens of his bank accounts. The committee directed authorities to investigate the disappearance of jewelry and cash from the safes and submit a detailed report. Chaired by MNA Abdul Qadir Patel, the session included a comprehensive briefing on the progress and findings of the investigation thus far. The committee appreciated the coordinated efforts of Sindh Police, FIA, and Anti-Narcotics departments in gathering substantial evidence and conducting thorough investigations. Authorities were urged to provide updates on the legal and constitutional outcomes of the Mustafa Amir murder case by the next meeting to assist the committee in compiling a comprehensive report for the National Assembly and public dissemination.
Express Tribune
11-03-2025
- Express Tribune
The curious case of Mustafa murder
Listen to article The narrative surrounding the murder of young boy Mustafa Amir has frequently shifted in media — from abduction to ransom, then to brutal killing, illegal weapons, network of narcotics and now 60 laptops. Regardless of how much truth lies in these details and how much is likely to withstand scrutiny in the court, all these stories are as alarming as they are revealing. For parents, it is a nightmare; for society, a grim reflection of deeper rot. The exact motive behind Mustafa's murder remains shrouded in mystery. Media speculations range from a business dispute to a personal rivalry over a girl, with other possibilities still at play. A high level joint investigation team, also involving FIA and CTD, is investigating every angle. Whether it can untangle the conflicting narratives and bring those responsible to the justice remain to be seen. The brutal murder of Mustafa, first mercilessly beaten and then set ablaze, has not only shocked parents but also deepened their anxiety over whom to trust as a friend for their children. His case is not an isolated one; last month renowned Sindhi poet Dr Akash Ansari was killed allegedly by his young son in Hyderabad in a similar manner. Unless social scientists examine underlying causes of the rising extremist tendencies among youth, particularly elite ones, it falls upon us to analyse the role of bad governance, which is steadily unraveling the social fabric. Law enforcement agencies, especially police, wake up from their usual slumber only when a crime gains media attention. The case of Mustafa Amir is no exception. The disciplinary action has already been taken against the SHO and his junior police officers who were suspended and demoted for failing to act on the complaint from Mustafa's mother about her son's abduction. Meanwhile, another inquiry is underway to determine whether other police personnel facilitated the alleged murderer, Armaghan Qureshi, to evade the arrest. The case became more complex when it emerged that the victim, Mustafa, had been out on the bail after being arrested by Anti-Norcotics Force a few days earlier. He was under trial at Anti-Narcotics Court, Karachi. Therefore, initially police assumed that he might have been picked again by the ANF. Whether Mustafa was genuinely drug peddling or falsely implicated in the case remains unclear. However, more a pressing question is — how are young boys of the affluent suburb areas of Karachi being drawn into the world of drugs both as consumers and sellers? Beyond police, the judiciary has also moved to address misconduct. The administrative powers of an Anti-Terrorism Court judge have been revoked after he allegedly went beyond his mandate and acted in bad faith by denying police remand of the prime suspect, Armaghan, who was wanted for murder, illegal possession of weapons and an attack on law enforcement. Instead, the judge placed him in judicial custody. If, as suspected, the decision was influenced by a bribe, it raises an even more troubling question: how easily can the influential secure judicial favour? Another glaring example of the poor governance is the ease with which Armaghan transported the victim's body - stuffed in the trunk of a non-custom paid car, from Karachi to Balochistan. Not only did the police fail to stop him, they didn't even notice it - a stark contrast to their usual vigilance when checking poor motorbike riders and small vehicle owners. This exposes the police's double standards: hyper-alert when dealing with ordinary citizens but indifferent to elites in flashy, non-custom paid vehicles. This is a glaring indictment of the broken system. Years of weak governance has not only striped the law of its deterrent effect but also its credibility in the public eye. Again and again, horrifying incidents like this make headlines, prompt momentary outrage, and then fade away. This time must be different. The cycle of impunity should not be allowed to repeat itself. The public must rally for a decisive crackdown on drug networks across Sindh to shield the youth from the grip of addiction and crime.
Express Tribune
03-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Mustafa murder case: Co-accused Shiraz claims being pressured to confess
Listen to article Shiraz, a close associate of Armaghan and a key suspect in the Mustafa Amir murder case, has alleged that he was pressured by the police to confess to the crime. During a hearing before the Karachi Judicial Magistrate South, Shiraz told the court that the police had promised him a lighter sentence if he agreed to confess. Shiraz clarified that he was not the accused but an eyewitness to the crime, stating, "I saw Armaghan brutally murder Mustafa Amir, but I was helpless at the time." He further denied any involvement in the murder. Following his denial, the court rejected the investigation officer's request to record Shiraz's confessional statement. Meanwhile, Pakistani actor Sajid Hasan has strongly criticized the police's actions in the Mustafa Amir murder case. He accused the police of coercing his son, Sahir Hasan, into providing a forced statement under duress. Sajid Hasan referred to this as a "well-planned conspiracy," claiming his son had been taken hostage to manipulate his testimony. In a press conference, Sajid Hasan revealed that his son had been physically abused in an attempt to force him to give a statement that aligned with the police's version of events. He questioned whether these repeated incidents targeting his family were coincidental or part of a broader conspiracy.
