Dhaka: The Metropolitan Sessions Judge Court today ordered the authorities concerned to freeze 77 bank accounts of former foreign minister Dr Hasan Mahmud and his family members. The Senior Special Judge of the court issued the order following a petition submitted by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the accounts belong to Dr Hasan Mahmud, his wife Nuran Fatema, daughter Nafisa Jumaiya Mahmud, and their establishments. A total of Taka 24,65,41,958 is currently deposited in these accounts. The Investigation Officer of the case, Deputy Director (DD) of the ACC Komolesh Mondal, informed the court that a total of Taka 753,30,27,559 was transacted through these accounts, raising suspicions. These transactions reportedly took place during Dr Hasan Mahmud's tenure as state minister and minister.
The Investigation Officer further informed the court that the account holders are attempting to withdraw and relocate the funds, prompting the request to freeze the accounts under section 14 of the Anti-Money Laundering Act. After considering the statements presented by the ACC, the court approved the freezing of the accounts.