Singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan accused of forex smuggling

TIL Desk Bollywood/ Renowned Pakistani Sufi singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan has been charged with smuggling foreign currency out of India. As per reports, the singer earned $3,40,000 through illegal means, out of which he smuggled $2,25,000 out of India.

The Enforcement Directorate which is probing the matter has issued a showcause notice to the singer under the Foreign Exchange Management Act and sought a reply from him.

The 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 per cent 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.