SSGC MD on FIA, FBR’s radar for concealing assets abroad
April 1, 2023 10:38 AM
The Federal Board of Revenue and Federal Investigation Agency have started a legal action against Sui Southern Gas Company MD Imran Maniar for hiding his assets abroad, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Saturday.
The FBR has sent a notice to SSGC MD Maniar for not revealing his properties in America in his tax returns and wealth statements, hence he evaded tax.
The FBR has sought a reply from the managing director of SSGC.
According to the FIA letter, Maniar has acquired 12 properties worth Rs620 million in different cities of the United States.
The investigation agency issued notices to SSGC MD Maniar and other senior officers for allegedly making changes in the ACRs of different officers and fudging the documents.
Some SSGC officials complained the FIA that Mr Maniar and other senior officers made changes in their service record in order to harm their interests.
The FIA has sought all record from the SSGC.
The SSGC administration requested the FIA to give it time till April 3 to provide the record.
On the other hand, spokesperson for the SSGC MD said that Mr Maniar has received FBR notice and his legal team will give answer on it.
Reporter Ashraf Khan