Dhaka: The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has initiated legal proceedings against former Information Minister Hasanul Haque Inu and his wife, Afroza Haque, former Member of Parliament (Reserved), accusing them of illegally acquiring wealth amounting to approximately Taka 6.34 crore. This development was announced by ACC Director General (DG-Prevention) Akhtar Hossain during a press briefing at the commission's headquarters in Segunbagicha.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Hasanul Haque Inu, who previously served as a Member of Parliament for the Kushtia-2 constituency (Bheramara-Mirpur), is alleged to have conducted suspicious financial transactions totaling Tk 11,88,16,019 through four bank accounts held in his name. The former minister is accused of accumulating wealth worth Tk 4,84,25,507 by abusing his power and engaging in criminal misconduct during his tenure as a minister and MP.
The ACC has filed a case against him under section 27(1) of the Anti-Corruption Commission Act of 2004, section 5(2) of the Corruption Prevention Act of 1947, and sections 4(2) and (3) of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2012.
Meanwhile, Afroza Haque faces allegations of unlawfully acquiring wealth valued at approximately Taka 1,49,85,074. The ACC has also filed a separate case against her for allegedly abetting her husband in acquiring illegal wealth and properties beyond their known sources of income. This case was filed under section 27(1) of the ACC Act-2004, section 5(2) of the Corruption Prevention Act-1947, and section 109 of the Bangladesh Penal Code.