DUBAI: Authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are seeking British Pakistani national Zubair Yousaf following allegations of domestic assault by his wife, Gulraz Anjam, that led to her losing consciousness and miscarrying their unborn child at a residence in Dubai.
Gulraz Anjam, who holds British nationality and is one of multiple wives married to Zubair Yousaf, filed the complaint. She accused Yousaf of a violent assault in April 2024, including strangulation, dragging her across the floor, and forcing her to ingest unclean water.
This assault, she claims, resulted in the loss of their five-month-old unborn child. “Zubair Yousaf assaulted me with the intention to terminate our baby,” her complaint stated, requesting his arrest and prosecution under local laws.
Gulraz’s complaint further reveals Yousaf’s history of severe criminal behavior, including connections with terrorist groups and involvement in the criminal underworld. She alleges that he engaged in various fraudulent activities such as using fake identities to secure bank loans and purchase properties in the UK. For instance, he acquired the Pack Horse Pub in 2002/2003 under his sister’s name, who was seeking asylum, using funds obtained through deceit.
From 2005 to 2007, Yousaf committed significant fraud involving the transfer of property titles using fraudulent identities, leading to around £7 million in illegal gains. His criminal activities have resulted in several police investigations and charges.
Moreover, Gulraz recounts Yousaf’s prior arrest in 2004/2005 over allegations of rape and assault made by his then-partner, Fahdia, in front of her children. Although the rape charges were later withdrawn, Yousaf fled to Pakistan amid ongoing investigations into his banking frauds, taking approximately £6 million.
Upon his return to the UK in 2015, Yousaf continued his fraudulent activities, which included VAT frauds and scams during the COVID-19 pandemic. He is currently under investigation by Manchester City Council and Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) for various financial frauds.
During his time in Pakistan, Yousaf reportedly established connections with terrorist organisations like Daesh and the Taliban, leading to his interrogation by Pakistani intelligence. His criminal record extends to property frauds in Pakistan, with numerous cases registered against him.
According to Rawalpindi and Islamabad police, Yousaf is on their wanted list for crimes including murder conspiracies and terrorism-related activities. “He fled to the UAE after we attempted to arrest him for his involvement in serious crimes,” a Rawalpindi police officer stated.
Gulraz Anjam has submitted extensive evidence of Yousaf’s criminal activities to Dubai police, urging swift action to prevent further harm. “Zubair Yousaf has scarred me for life. He has ruined my life and those of many other innocent women. I am now committed to preventing him from harming others,” she stated.
Records indicate that Yousaf has been married to about eight women and fathered 10-12 children, maintaining relationships with three wives currently.