Interpol has issued Red Notices for property tycoon Malik Riaz and his son Ali Riaz, marking a significant development in their ongoing legal troubles. The notices stem from allegations related to the Al-Qadir Trust case. Malik Riaz is currently residing in the United Arab Emirates.
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) confirmed the issuance of the notices during a press briefing. NAB Chairman Lt Gen (retd) Nazir Ahmed stated that bringing Riaz back to Pakistan would be a challenge. He noted that the process to extradite both Riaz and his son began in January 2025.
Malik Riaz, aged 72, is the founder and chairman of Bahria Town, while his son Ali, 48, serves as the chief executive. The pair have faced multiple legal issues over land acquisition tactics used for their real estate projects.
In 2019, they agreed to forfeit £190 million to Britain’s National Crime Agency (NCA), which later returned the funds to Pakistan. This money became central to a corruption case against former Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Riaz had appealed in August 2025 for an opportunity to return to dialogue regarding his legal troubles. However, officials have not confirmed whether he will receive such an opportunity amidst these developments.
The announcement of the Red Notices has raised questions about potential extradition procedures. A Red Notice serves as a request circulated by Interpol to law enforcement agencies worldwide to locate and provisionally arrest individuals pending extradition.
Yet, there are uncertainties surrounding this situation. The claim of Interpol issuing Red Notices could not be independently verified at this time.
This latest action against Malik Riaz and his son adds another layer to their complex legal battles involving significant sums and high-profile allegations.