KARACHI: Police are reported to have arrested a man who allegedly handled the accounts of suspected cocaine dealer Anmol alias Pinki during an operation in Gulistan-i-Jauhar, with investigators saying customers paid for drugs through an online app disguised as mobile franchise transactions.
CM Punjab seeks report on Anmol Pinki network as CCD summons ex-inspector husband
Media reports quoted investigating authorities as saying that a suspect identified as Zeeshan, who managed Pinki’s accounts, has been detained. Details of bank accounts and online payment apps were obtained from the arrested suspect, officials said.
Customers used to pay through an online app to buy drugs, investigators said. These funds were transferred under the guise of mobile franchise and mobile balance transactions. The franchise of Fayyaz Communication was used for payment and collection of funds, sources added.
A joint investigation team is continuing to interrogate the suspect after seizing details of his bank accounts and online payment apps, officials confirmed.
The arrest comes as authorities probe Anmol Pinki’s alleged cocaine manufacturing and supply network in Karachi and Lahore, catering to up to 1,000 clients.
The accused, arrested from Garden, has eight FIRs against her, including murder and narcotics cases. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has sought a report on her network, while the CCD has summoned her alleged husband, former police inspector Rana Ikram. The Senate Standing Committee on Interior has also summoned the ANF and FIA heads over the case.















