Dhaka: The ACC today filed a case against former minister Dr. Mohiuddin Khan Alamgir and his wife, Sitara Alamgir, for money laundering through the transfer and conversion of their 'illegally' earned money. Director General of the Anti Corruption Commission (ACC), Md Akhter Hossain, disclosed the information to journalists during a regular media briefing at the commission headquarters.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, ACC Assistant Director Mohammad Shahjahan Miraz lodged the case with the Integrated District Office of Dhaka-1. The accused couple allegedly transferred and converted their illegally earned money through various bank accounts to conceal its nature, source, location, and ownership.
The investigation revealed that over Taka 216.01 crore was deposited into their related accounts from 2009 to September 2024, and the money was withdrawn during this period. This money was deposited and transferred to the accounts of Mahbubul Haque Chisty, Rashedul Haque Chisty, Mohammad Golam Rasul, and Mir Al Amin, although they had no business or legal financial relations with the accused.
The ACC found that this 'illegally' earned money was deposited and transferred to these accounts to give it a legal appearance, a punishable offense under sub-sections-2 and-3 of section-4 of the Money Laundering Prevention Act-2012. These transactions were conducted through various accounts with Padma Bank PLC, Jamuna Bank PLC, and IFIC Bank PLC from 2009 to September 2024, the ACC AD added.