36 bank accounts of Jahangir Tareen’s family frozen

Some 36 bank accounts belonging to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Jahangir Tareen and his family have been frozen over alleged involvement in the sugar scandal, reported 24News HD TV channel Friday.

Of the frozen accounts, Jahangir Tareen owns 14, his son Ali Tareen 21 and his wife one bank account.

The sources said the accounts frozen on a request of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and have millions of rupees deposited in them.

Nine government and private banks have taken the action on the FIA request.

There are four US dollars accounts, two British pound accounts and 30 accounts in Pakistani currency.

Reporter Irfan Malik