No Extortion Complaints from Chinese Nationals in Sindh: IG

No Extortion Complaints from Chinese Nationals in Sindh: IG

KARACHI Sindh Inspector General Police Ghulam Nabi Memon said that no extortion complaint involving Chinese nationals has been made throughout the province.

Memon’s remarks came following the fact that six Chinese investors have filed a complaint in the Sindh High Court (SHC) to be protected from the alleged harassment and extortion by police officers in the city.

Through their letter, Chinese investors, in addition to protesting against what they consider the “culture of bribe” in the local police force, have stated that they will be forced to choose between no alternative but to flee to Lahore and return to their home country.

Interviewing Geo News on Saturday, the top police officer pointed out that due to security concerns, the movements of Chinese citizens have been severely restricted.

The IG stressed that the police must implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) about the security of foreigners living in Sindh.

“We cannot compromise on the safety of our Chinese brothers,” he reiterated the importance of protecting them.

However, the more stringent security measures have impacted local sponsors that have not previously received the same amount of support, Memon noted.

In addition, police are conducting inquiries regarding judicial and legal issues concerning Chinese citizens to resolve any related problems.

Memon assured his listeners that Sindh Police remain committed to ensuring the safety and security of all foreigners, especially those from China.

In the petition, Chinese businessmen claimed police officers are demanding payment of bribes at the airport for their homes. “We are made to wait for hours at the airport in the name of [arranging] bulletproof vehicles,” in the petition.

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The Chinese businessmen complained that police officers, following receiving the bribes, drove them to their homes in their cars. Furthermore, they claimed that Chinese investors claimed they were stripped of their right to freedom of movement and the right to hold meetings for business.

Several officials, including the interior ministry, chief secretary, IG, CPEC security officials from Malir district police Chinese Embassy, and other officials were named as parties to the matter. The court demanded an answer to Sindh IG Sindh IG and others within four weeks.