Exclusive: Rahat Fateh Ali Khan accused of smuggling foreign currency in India, ED issues notice

ED has questioned Rahat for smuggling money to the tune of Rs 2,61,0000. If the investigative agency is not satisfied with Rahat's response, they shall fine him 300 percent of the amount smuggled by him. If the singer does not pay the fine, a lookout notice shall be served to him and there would be a ban on him to perform shows in India.

Rahat Fateh Ali (Image Source: PTI)

New Delhi: Renowned Pakistani Suf singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan has been accused of smuggling foreign currency out of India for a time frame of three years. As per ABP News' exclusive report, the singer earned USD 3,40,000 through illegal means, out of which he smuggled USD 2,25,000 out of India. The enforcement directorate which is probing into the matter has issued a showcause notice to the singer under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) and sought a reply from him. ED has questioned Rahat for smuggling money to the tune of Rs 2,61,0000. If the investigative agency is not convinced with Rahat's response, they shall fine him 300 percent of the amount smuggled by him. If the singer does not pay the fine, a lookout notice shall be served to him and there would be a ban on him to perform shows in India. The Enforcement directorate also provided ABP News with some information that Rahat Ali had attended Delhi based businessman Moin Quereshi's wedding. In 2011, when Rahat was caught with USD 1,15,000 at Delhi International Airport, he did not have any documents to substantiate his claim over the money. ED carried out a detailed investigation  into the matter, but Rahat Ali refuses to join in the probe. In the interim, Rahat Ali's  manager who was accused of aiding the singer in money laundering died in a car accident, resulting in delay of the probe.