PESHAWAR: The government has approved a comprehensive action plan to combat money laundering and illegal transactions throughout the province, including the provincial capital, Peshawar. As part of this initiative, 22 suspicious accounts have been frozen.
Under the National Action Plan, this strategy aims to address money laundering issues in Peshawar and the surrounding areas. The authorities have completed preparations to introduce new regulations for financial and law enforcement agencies.
The 22 frozen accounts are linked to allegations of suspicious transactions, and the account holders have been summoned for investigation at various banks across the province, including those in Peshawar. Strict measures will be implemented against Afghan refugees and other individuals involved in money laundering and illegal currency trading. Additionally, there are plans to increase penalties for offences related to money laundering.
