ACC sues former ministers, lawmakers

The Anti-Corruption Commission yesterday filed cases against nine individuals, including two former cabinet members of the Awami League government, two lawmakers, and a former deputy governor of Bangladesh Bank, over illegal wealth amounting to Tk 2,384.70 crore.
ACC Director General (Prevention) Akhtar Hossain confirmed the developments during a press briefing at the ACC headquarters.
Former Food Minister Qamrul Islam has been accused of owning Tk 6.29 crore in assets beyond his known income. Additionally, Tk 21.18 crore in suspicious transactions were conducted through 15 bank accounts linked to him and his companies. His wife, Tayeba Islam, son Dr Tanzir Islam, and daughter Shegufta Islam have been asked to submit their asset statements.
Two cases have been filed against former State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief Mahibbur Rahman and his wife, Fatema Akter. Mahibbur is accused of amassing Tk 7.64 crore in illegal assets and laundering Tk 23.72 crore through 23 bank accounts. Fatema allegedly acquired Tk 3.92 crore illegally and laundered Tk 15.51 crore through 11 accounts.
Former lawmaker Showkat Hasanur Rahman Rimon has been accused of possessing illegal assets worth Tk 35.98 crore, while his legal income stands at just Tk 1.11 crore. His wife, Rawnak Rahman, has also been charged with holding Tk 2.52 crore in illegal assets and has been asked to submit her asset declaration.
Cases were filed against Jannat Ara Henry, former lawmaker, and her husband, Sirajganj District Council Chairman Shamim Talukder. Henry is accused of acquiring Tk 57.13 crore in illegal assets and conducting suspicious transactions worth Tk 2,002.66 crore and USD 13.78 crore through 35 bank accounts. Shamim allegedly possesses illegal assets worth Tk 20.47 crore.
Besides, a case was lodged against former Bangladesh Bank Deputy Governor SK Sur Chowdhury, his wife Suparna Sur Chowdhury, and their daughter Nandita Sur Chowdhury for failing to submit their asset declarations.
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