Asif Abdul Razzak (Asif Abdul Razzaq) — a Pakistani national wanted by Spain in connection with a case involving drug trafficking and money laundering. In the European investigation, he is linked to the financing of a consignment of cocaine seized on board the vessel Nehir and to a payment system known as Dubai Bank. [1]
Brief background
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Name as given in sources | Asif Abdul Razzaq |
| Date of birth | 01.01.1963 |
| Jurisdiction and international links | Spain; financial links with the UAE |
| Legal status | Wanted by Spain; the file notes that he failed to appear in court |
The shipment on the Nehir and the theory about the financier
The official description mentions 1,835 kilograms of cocaine, divided into 92 packages. Razzak is alleged to have controlled the operational funds, obtained information on transactions and managed a network of intermediaries who facilitated international financial transactions. [1]
The investigation suggests that payments were made via the hawala system and that crypto-assets were used to make it more difficult to trace the money. This is the assessment of the law enforcement agencies, as set out in the wanted notice; it does not replace a judicial determination of individual liability. [1]
What does the name ‘Dubai Bank’ mean?
In this source, this term refers to an alleged informal financial network. It cannot be described as a licensed bank on the basis of this wording alone. The publication dated 7 September 2026 contains a photograph of Razzak and cites his failure to appear in court as a procedural ground for the search warrant. [1]
Timeline of the case
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 07.09.2026 | Publication of an individual European profile. |
Verified on 4 November 2026. The status of the case is based on the sources cited; charges and suspicions do not constitute a conviction.
