Pakistan’s renowned singer, Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan has been arrested in Dubai upon his arrival at the aiprot, sources said on Monday.
Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khn has been taken into custody on the complaint of his former manager, Salman Ahmed, who was sacked from his job, a few months earlier.
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan is reportedly at the Dubai police station for investigation. More details are awaited in this context,
Earlier, 2024, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) announced two weeks ago that it found no evidence linking renowned singer Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan to money laundering, tax evasion, or any other illegal activities.
The country’s top investigation agency stated that it has concluded its probe into an alleged case of money laundering and tax evasion involving the acclaimed singer, citing a lack of evidence to support any wrongdoing.
The additional director of FIA’s Lahore Zone confirmed that the competent authority has approved the closure of the investigation against Rabat Fateh Ali Khan and others, based on the recommendations made by the field inquiry unit. “Upon review of the available records, no evidence has been found to implicate Khan in any illegal currency smuggling activities,” stated the senior FIA officer.
