Horrific Pakistan gangrape case takes major turn, survivor claims suspects demanded Rs 9521550 ransom and…, accused’s link with deputy PM Ishaq Dar is…

Pakistan investigators probing the alleged kidnapping and gangrape of two foreign women are now looking into a new angle. According to investigators, the crime may have been linked to a cryptocurrency dispute instead of being a random attack. The case has gained major attention because the main accused is reportedly related to Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar.

The new development came after one of the survivors recorded her statement before a judicial magistrate. She claimed that Muhammad Raza Dar, the prime suspect in the case, received USD 100,000 in exchange for her release. Reports say Raza Dar is the grandson of Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar.

According to Pakistan-based ARY News, the survivor told the magistrate that armed men entered the house where she and her friend were staying. She said the attackers locked both women inside a room before Raza Dar started asking about a computer and cryptocurrency funds.

The woman said the suspects repeatedly demanded to know where the computer containing the digital money was kept. She told them it was inside a green bag. She also claimed that she was hit on the head while being held captive.

Was the kidnapping linked to cryptocurrency?

In her statement, the survivor alleged that one of the armed men threatened to kill both women if they did not hand over the money. She said the suspects promised they would be allowed to live only if they transferred the funds.

She also claimed that Raza Dar used her mobile phone to send messages to her contacts asking for money. Initially, no one responded. Later, the mother of the second woman allegedly informed the suspects that USD 100,000 had been arranged. According to the survivor, Raza Dar told them they were free to leave after receiving the payment.

What did the survivor allege about the assault?

The survivor further alleged that she was sexually assaulted by two of the accused while another suspect stood guard. She claimed the attackers laughed at her, slapped her and warned her to remain silent.

The woman also said she and her friend were eventually rescued after the vehicle driven by the main accused crashed while they were being taken towards the airport.

How did the accused know the victims?

Police said their investigation found that Raza Dar had met the two women, one from the Netherlands and the other from Venezuela, in Singapore last year. The three were reportedly involved in a cryptocurrency business venture. Police also said Raza Dar had arranged business visas for the women to travel to Pakistan.

So far, police have arrested four suspects, while one accused remains absconding. The accused have been sent to five-day police custody as the investigation continues.