Sale of House in Mansehra Controversy
- According to NAB investigations, a property in Habib Colony, Mansehra (Swati’s house) was sold.
- The claim is that the sale price was markedly high: some sources allege that a property “valued at Rs 250 million” was sold for Rs 600 million.
- Additionally, there are allegations that the ownership transfer was back-dated to 2016, raising red flags about the legitimacy of the transaction.
Lack of Tax Records / Possible Forgery
- NAB sources suggest that there is no record of tax payments corresponding to this transaction, which could indicate tax evasion or deliberate concealment.
- The transaction’s structure (sale, back-dating) has led to suspicions of forged documents or manipulated paperwork.
Swati’s Defense
- Swati has stated that he has given all the property-sale documents to NAB.
- He claims that the buyer was just a real-estate agent, denying any deeper "suspicious connection" with him.
- In a public comment, he even said: "if they (NAB) want to recover, I’ll pay back Rs 610 million" for the property, implying a willingness to cooperate.
NAB’s Reaction / Investigation Status
- NAB has converted its inquiry into a full investigation.
- They have frozen or started seizure proceedings on several assets.
- Swati was given a call-up notice under the National Accountability Ordinance (NAO), indicating NAB believes he holds key records.
- In his NAB appearance, Swati submitted his “house proof / sale documents,” but NAB expressed dissatisfaction with his earlier response.
30 Apr, 2025