Barishal: The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed a case against former MP Abul Hasanat Abdullah of Barishal-1 constituency on charges of money laundering, acquiring assets beyond known sources of income, and hiding information about the wealth in asset details. ACC Deputy Director SM Rashedur Reza filed the case as the plaintiff.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the case was filed under Section 27(1) of the Anti-Corruption Commission Act, 2004, Sections 4(2) and 4(3) of the Money Laundering Prevention Act, 2012, and Section 5(2) of The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947. ACC Deputy Director (Public Relations) Md. Akhtarul Islam confirmed the filing of the case.
The case details reveal that Abul Hasanat Abdullah acquired assets worth Tk 197,183,759 through illegal means by misusing the power of being an MP. He also made suspicious transactions of Tk 804,917,327.85 in various bank accounts, which appeared to be money received through corruption and bribery.
The ACC reported that during the investigation, it was found that the accused possessed movable assets worth Tk 10.23 crore and immovable assets worth Tk 39.34 crore. His total assets and family expenses amounted to over Tk 57.14 crore. He acquired Tk 19.71 crore of the total amounts beyond known sources of income from January 1, 2011, to December 31, 2024.