BB sues unidentified persons for reserve heist

The central bank today filed a case with Motijheel Police Station under money laundering prevention act against unidentified persons for the recent heist from its account with Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

BB joint director (accounts and budget) Jubayer Bin Huda filed the case with Motijheel Police Station this afternoon, hours into its governor resigned as Bangladesh Bank governor amid criticism over the theft of US$101 million by hackers last month.

Screenshot of the case copy

Nisat Jahan, sub-inspector of Motijheel Police Station, confirmed The Daily Star about filing of the case.