At least two unnamed nuclear scientists deposited proceeds from the alleged transfer of secrets to Iran in foreign accounts in Dubai, government sources said. These accounts were being operated through a Dubai-based bank, which has already provided the required information to Pakistani authorities. Iranian authorities have confirmed the existence of these bank accounts. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the US government also had the full details of the financial transactions that took place between the Pakistani scientists and their Iranian sources.
I imagine that's the way the information got to Pakland. I doubt Perv's myrmidons would have been willing to capable of digging it out. |
President Pervez Musharraf has said some individuals were involved in nuclear proliferation, as a probe continues into alleged leaks of nuclear secrets to Iran and Libya. âIt was some individuals who for personal gains were involved in some sort of proliferation,â Musharraf told the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP). It is âvery sad that any person leaves aside his national interests for some personal gains,â he told the state news agency after talks with US Vice President Dick Cheney in Davos on Saturday.
| He got another reading of the riot act, I'm guessing... |
Pakistani authorities are questioning at least eight scientists and administrators of the key uranium enrichment facility Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) in connection with the probe. The government has said it will take stern action against anyone found guilty of proliferation. Security sources said Dr. Farooq Mohammad, a director general of KRL in charge of overseas procurement, was one of the key suspects and is known for his close relationship with Qadeer Khan. Farooq was the first scientist to be detained at the start of the probe. His four KRL colleagues have since been cleared and released. |