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KARACHI:
Police investigating the high-profile case of a domestic worker accused of stealing over Rs50 million from her employer recovered another luxury vehicle on Wednesday, bringing the total value of assets traced so far to over Rs10 million.
According to Saeed Theem of the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) Clifton, the latest recovery — a car worth an estimated Rs2.5 to 3 million — was made on the basis of information provided by the suspect’s son, who is in police custody.
The accused, Shehnaz, had been employed for 14 years at a residence in Khayaban-e-Tanzeem, Defence Housing Authority, where she allegedly stole cash, jewellery, and other valuables in small increments without raising suspicion.
She was taken into custody earlier this week following a complaint filed by her employer, Anusha Jaleel.
During a search of her residence, police recovered Rs600,000 in cash, while two of her bank accounts held deposits totalling Rs3.5 million. Investigators also identified a flat in the Gizri area registered in Shehnaz’s name, along with three cars and a motorcycle, all allegedly purchased using stolen funds.
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The lifestyle funded through these illicit earnings included high-end shopping, luxury vehicles, and branded clothing, according to police. Officials stated that steps have been initiated to seize the assets acquired.
Meanwhile, Shehnaz was presented before a judicial magistrate on Wednesday along with her son, Asif, and another suspect, Hammad. The court remanded all three into police custody for further interrogation.
Investigators told the court that the accused operated as part of an organised group, and that Shehnaz had gifted a car to her friend Naseema and a motorcycle to her husband, Mohsin — both of whom are currently absconding.
From Shehnaz, police have recovered a vehicle and over Rs3.4 million in cash. Another vehicle and Rs200,000 were recovered from Asif, while Hammad was found in possession of a motorcycle. Authorities believe additional vehicles and assets are yet to be recovered.
The case, registered at Clifton Police Station, remains under investigation. The court has directed police to submit a progress report by June 28.
