Pakistani actor Hamza Ali Abbasi has finally broken his silence on the controversy surrounding his sister, Dr Fazeela Abbasi, following high-profile money laundering allegations filed by the Federal Investigation Agency.
The actor took to Instagram to share his first public statement after the FIA registered two separate cases against her, making it clear that he has no connection to the legal proceedings.
In his statement, Abbasi emphasized that he is not connected to or involved in the case in any way, pushing back against media coverage that he said has created a false impression.
I Am Not Under Any Investigation Abbasi Clarifies
Addressing his followers and the media directly, Abbasi said that some of the coverage is creating the impression that he is somehow connected to or involved in the case, which he stated is not true.
“Some of this coverage is creating the impression that I am somehow connected to or involved in this case, which is not true. I am not under any investigation by any agency, nor am I part of this case in any capacity, and I would like to clarify this briefly.”
He clarified that he is not under any investigation by any agency, nor is he part of the case in any capacity, and he wanted to make that point briefly but emphatically.
The actor went on to assert that his sister is a highly accomplished professional with a successful career, adding that he stands by her with love and support during this difficult time.
“I have full confidence in her integrity, and I believe her side of the story deserves to be heard. I am also confident that our institutions will ensure justice is done and that the truth will prevail. At the same time, her professional and legal matters are entirely separate from me,” Abbasi stated.
He expressed full confidence in her integrity and said that her side of the story deserves to be heard.
Confidence in Justice System and Sister’s Integrity
Abbasi stated that he is also confident that Pakistan’s institutions will ensure justice is done and that the truth will prevail. At the same time, he emphasized that her professional and legal matters are entirely separate from him, drawing a clear line between familial support and legal association.
“As I am not a legal party to this case in any capacity, I respectfully request that I not be expected to comment on it or respond to questions regarding it. This case pertains solely to her, and given that it is currently sub-judice, it is entirely her decision if and when she chooses to comment or share her perspective.”
The actor respectfully requested that he not be expected to comment on the case, reiterating that the matter is solely Dr Fazeela’s. He noted that as he is not a legal party to the case in any capacity, he should not be expected to comment on it or respond to questions regarding it. The case pertains solely to her, and given that it is currently sub judice, it is entirely her decision if and when she chooses to comment or share her perspective.
“I would like to reiterate that I have no involvement in this case at all and I am not under any kind of investigation. Furthermore, after this clarification, I expect that my name will not be associated with this matter in media coverage. Any such association going forward will leave me with no choice but to exercise my legal right to take appropriate action.”
Legal Warning to Media Outlets
In a firm conclusion to his statement, Abbasi issued a clear warning to media organizations. He reiterated that he has no involvement in the case at all and is not under any kind of investigation. He said that after this clarification, he expects that his name will not be associated with this matter in media coverage. Any such association going forward, he warned, will leave him with no choice but to exercise his legal right to take appropriate action.
Background FIA Registers Two Cases Against Dr Fazeela Abbasi
The Federal Investigation Agency has filed two separate cases against Dr Fazeela Abbasi, a well-known dermatologist and aesthetic practitioner. One case pertains to alleged money laundering under the Commercial Banking Circle, while the other involves allegations of operating an unregistered clinic, according to official sources.
Details on the ongoing investigation remain limited, as the cases are sub judice and the authorities have not disclosed further developments. Dr Fazeela Abbasi has not yet issued a public statement regarding the allegations, and it remains unclear what her legal strategy will be moving forward.
The controversy has drawn significant attention in Pakistan due to both Dr Fazeela’s professional reputation and Hamza Ali Abbasi’s substantial public following as a prominent actor and social commentator.
