Crypto Dispute Twist Emerges In Lahore Gangrape Case; Pakistan Deputy PM’s Grandson Under Spotlight
During the investigation, police learned that Muhammad Raza Dar, reportedly the grandson of Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, had met the two women in Singapore last year.
Islamabad: The investigation into the gang rape of two foreign women held hostage in Pakistan has reached a new turning point. Investigating agencies suspect a cryptocurrency-related dispute may be behind the incident.
Who all are accused?
The allegations involve Raza Dar, who is the grandson of Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, who is among the accused in the case.
This fact came to light when the victim, in a statement filed in court, claimed that the main accused was given $100,000 in exchange for her release.
What did the victim say?
According to reports, the victim said she was staying at a house with her friend when armed men arrived. They held them both hostage in a room, after which Raza Dar demanded the computer and cryptocurrency money. When the accused asked where the computer containing the money was, she replied that it was in a green bag.
The victim alleged that she was hit on the head while being held hostage. The attackers threatened to kill both women if they did not pay the money. According to the woman, two of the accused raped her during her captivity.
According to reports, the woman alleged that Raza Dar snatched her mobile phone. He then sent messages to the victim's acquaintances demanding money. Initially, no one responded, but later the other woman's mother said she had arranged $100,000. Upon receiving the money, Raza Dar decided to release them. However, while being taken to the airport, the main accused's car met with an accident, and both women were rescued safely.
Did they meet in Singapore?
Police investigations have also revealed that Raza Dar met the two women in Singapore last year. They were partners in a cryptocurrency business. Later, Raza Dar arranged business visas for the two women to travel to Pakistan.
The two women, residents of the Netherlands and Venezuela, were abducted from Lahore on June 29. Police have so far arrested four people in connection with the case, while one suspect remains at large. A local court has remanded the arrested suspects to five days' police custody.
