Doubts over authenticity of documents submitted by model Ayyan

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Doubts over authenticity of documents submitted by model Ayyan
RAWALPINDI: Customs authorities doubt the authenticity of documents submitted by imprisoned fashion model Ayyan Ali accused of laundering $500,000 out of Pakistan.

Ayyan Ali was arrested from the Islamabad Airport on March 14 by Customs officials and was accused of attempting to smuggle $0.5 million to Dubai. A money laundering case was filed against Ayyan and she was sent on a 14-day judicial remand to Adiala jail in Rawalpindi.

The celebrity had claimed she was unaware of Customs rules on the permitted amount to carry onboard a flight undeclared, but had maintained that she had obtained the money lawfully after selling five of her properties.

The accused later submitted to the Customs investigation team proof of acquiring the hefty amount.

The evidence comprised of a letter from a private property company which outlines the property deal, and a transaction statement pertaining to the sale of property.

But sources in the Customs department told Geo News on Friday that the documents provided by Ayyan were ‘suspicious’, and that further investigation would take place to ascertain their authenticity.

The sources added that the property dealer and officials who had stamped the documents may also be included in the investigation now.

The proof provided by Ayyan Ali is to be presented in court on Thursday, March 28.