White collar work in Pakistan spans corruption inquiries, financial fraud, money laundering allegations, and regulatory offences. The National Accountability Bureau operates under the National Accountability Ordinance with a focus on holders of public office and certain private persons tied to public corruption. The Federal Investigation Agency handles many electronic and financial crime investigations.
The Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2010 and related rules create reporting duties for financial institutions and expose individuals to parallel proceedings. Cheque dishonour cases still flood sessions courts under the Negotiable Instruments regime. Sector regulators like NEPRA and OGRA can launch enforcement that feels criminal even when it is administrative.
Early legal strategy matters when agencies freeze accounts or seize travel documents.
What We Handle
- NAB inquiry and reference defence for individuals and private companies
- FIA financial crime investigations, including bank fraud teams
- Anti-money laundering inquiries, freezing orders, and related court challenges
- Prevention of Corruption Act matters tied to public servants
- Bank fraud complaints and defence where lending and security facts are disputed
- Cheque dishonour complaints and defence under applicable criminal procedure
- NEPRA and OGRA regulatory violations with criminal or quasi-criminal exposure
- Bail applications and trial strategy in complex financial records cases
Our Approach
We obtain the complete agency file permitted by law and map each allegation to evidence. The National Accountability Ordinance has its own procedures and judicial precedents on asset inquiry and plea bargaining where available.
For money laundering cases, we trace funds with bank records and separate lawful business receipts from suspicious timing claims. The Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2010 charges need a coherent narrative from the prosecution. We test gaps early.
We coordinate with forensic accountants when volumes exceed manual review. We do not coach false statements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I attend a summons without a lawyer?
You should not. You can waive rights or produce harmful informal statements. We attend with you or seek lawful postponement to prepare.
Can NAB freeze property before a conviction?
Agencies often seek provisional attachment within their statutory scheme. We challenge orders when grounds and procedure fail.
What is the difference between FIA and NAB?
Mandates and statutes differ. Some facts attract both. We analyse jurisdiction before responding.
Are cheque cases only civil?
Dishonour can trigger criminal complaints under the Negotiable Instruments framework alongside civil recovery. We advise on both tracks.
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