Dhaka: A court here today ordered authorities concerned to hand over the tax files of Awami League praesidium member Kazi Zafarullah, his wife Nilufar Zafarullah, their sons Kazi Omar Zafar and Kazi Raihan Zafar, and daughter Anushka Mehrin Zafar to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge Md Sabbir Foyez passed the order, directing the authorities of Dhaka Taxes Zone-8 to comply.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the court’s order came following a petition filed by the CID. The petition alleged that Kazi Zafarullah and individuals linked to his interests were involved in money-laundering activities. It claimed that they amassed a significant amount of movable and immovable assets through fraud, forgery, and extortion.
The petition also stated that Kazi Zafarullah and his associated persons and entities laundered money to various countries, including the British Virgin Islands, the United Kingdom, and Dubai. These transactions were reportedly conducted under their own names as well as those of their interest-linked entities.
“For a proper and impartial investigation, it is essential to obtain the income tax records of the accused-including all supporting documents-for the period from 2008 to 2025,” the petition added. The court’s order is seen as a critical step in facilitating a thorough investigation into the alleged offences.