Karachi (Web Desk): Armaghan Qureshi, the key suspect in the Mustafa Amir murder case, is facing a money laundering investigation after the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) uncovered his involvement in illegal activities.
Since 2018, Armaghan allegedly operated illegal call centres that generated significant profits, ranging from $300,000 to $500,000 monthly.
These proceeds were moved via cryptocurrency, which he also sold through various companies. As part of the ongoing investigation, authorities have seized eight luxury vehicles bought with the illicit earnings from his cryptocurrency dealings.
The investigation into Armaghan's financial activities has now extended beyond the murder case of Mustafa Amir, shedding light on his involvement in broader criminal operations.
In the courtroom, Armaghan has denied confessing to the crime, stating that police are coercing him into admitting guilt. Similarly, Shiraz, another suspect, also denied his role during his own court appearance, and both are under investigation for the brutal killing of Mustafa, which has garnered widespread media attention.
According to earlier police reports, Armaghan had confessed to the murder, but his denial in court has complicated the case.
Details emerging from the investigation reveal a disturbing history leading up to the murder. Armaghan ran a call center from a bungalow in the upscale Defence area, where dozens of employees worked under strict supervision, guarded by security personnel. The bungalow also housed exotic animals, including three lion cubs.
Before the murder, Armaghan and Shiraz had plotted to harm Mustafa, and a violent confrontation ensued on the night of January 6. Armaghan struck Mustafa with an iron rod, and he and Shiraz bound his body before discarding it in the trunk of Mustafa’s car. They transported the body to Hub, set the car on fire, and disposed of the evidence.
The police report also highlights Armaghan’s connection to drug use and previous criminal charges, including a 2019 drug importation case in which he was granted bail. On the night of the murder, he hosted a party at the bungalow, and although Mustafa was invited, he did not attend.
The following day, a dispute between Armaghan and Mustafa escalated into violence. After the murder, Armaghan took steps to erase evidence, including having his staff clean up bloodstains and disposing of Mustafa’s personal items.
This case continues to unravel, with authorities investigating both Armaghan's financial dealings and his involvement in the murder, which has sparked significant public interest due to the gruesome nature of the crime and the complex network of illegal activities surrounding the suspects.
