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Pakistan rape victim names deputy PM Ishaq Dar's kin
The Times of India··4 Jul
One of two foreign women allegedly kidnapped and gang-raped in Lahore recorded a Section 164 statement naming Raza Dar, a relative of Deputy PM Ishaq Dar, on July 4, 2026, ARY News reported. Victim Astrid Bracho alleged armed men demanded cryptocurrency funds and US $100,000 was paid for release. Four accused were remanded to five-day police custody.
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What It Means For You
- Foreign travellers face safety risks in disputed financial dealings abroad.
- Cryptocurrency disputes can escalate into violent criminal cases.
- High-profile political links raise questions about investigative independence.
What's Happening
- A victim named Raza Dar, kin of Deputy PM Ishaq Dar.
- Four accused were remanded to five-day police custody.
- Investigators are probing a cryptocurrency dispute angle.
Case Context
- Two foreign women arrived in Lahore on June 29.
- US $100,000 ransom was allegedly paid for release.
- Victims may have left Pakistan after recording statements.
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