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A case has been officially filed against Shahid Afridi, former captain of the Pakistan cricket team, and nine others on charges of fraud related to a housing society project. The case, initiated at Rawat Police Station, stems from a complaint filed by an individual named Abid bin Abdul Qudoos.
The additional suspects implicated in the case are Sheikh Fawad Bashir, Shehzad Kayani, Umar Bashir, Farooq Bashir, Kashif, Usman, Nasira Bashir, Iftikhar Ilyas, Hafeezur Rehman, and Malik Sohail Ahmed.
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The complainant alleges that the accused orchestrated a fraudulent scheme associated with the AAA Business Centre project. According to the complaint, the suspects utilized electronic, print, and social media platforms, featuring Shahid Afridi in their advertisements, to encourage the public to invest in the project.
Motivated by the advertisement, Abid bin Abdul Qudoos claims to have booked two shops situated on the mezzanine floor. He states that he made full payments amounting to Rs5.5 million for shop number 17 and Rs4 million for shop number 15 to the suspects through their company.
Subsequently, the complainant discovered that the suspects had intentionally deceived individuals to extract money, alleging that the stamp papers provided to him were issued with earlier dates. He further revealed that the rent agreement was executed on a stamp paper bearing a date from the past.
Abid bin Abdul Qudoos accuses Sheikh Fawad of signing some of the agreements, but upon scrutiny, it was revealed that the signature was forged by another individual.
Furthermore, the complainant alleges that the suspects engaged in the dubious practice of allocating a single shop to multiple customers, amplifying the scope of the fraudulent activities.
The case raises serious concerns about the legitimacy of the AAA Business Centre project and the conduct of the individuals involved, particularly Shahid Afridi and the other named suspects. The accusations of deceptive advertising, financial exploitation, and falsification of documents create a complex legal situation that demands a thorough investigation.
As the legal proceedings unfold, the credibility of those implicated in the case, including a prominent figure like Shahid Afridi, may be subjected to scrutiny. The case highlights the importance of transparency and ethical practices in business ventures, emphasizing the need for thorough diligence to protect investors and stakeholders from potential fraud and misconduct.
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