Dhaka: The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has announced its decision to file three separate cases against former Jhalakathi-2 constituency MP and ex-industries minister Amir Hossain Amu, along with his daughter Sumaiya Hossain and sister-in-law Syeda Haque Mary. The allegations center around the acquisition of wealth that does not align with their declared income.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, ACC Director General (Prevention) Md Akhter Hossain disclosed at a briefing that Amir Hossain Amu is accused of abusing his official power to illegitimately acquire assets valued at over Taka 26.27 crore, significantly exceeding his known income sources. Additionally, he is implicated in dubious and illegal transactions totaling Tk 31 crore, 47 lakh, 92 thousand, and 708 through 14 bank accounts registered in his name.
The accusations extend to Amu's daughter, Sumaiya Hossain, who is alleged to have leveraged her father's political influence to accumulate assets worth over Tk 4.43 crore through bribery and corruption. Furthermore, she reportedly conducted suspicious transactions amounting to Tk 48.49 crore via 18 bank accounts under her name.
In a related case, Syeda Haque Mary, Amir Hossain Amu's sister-in-law, is charged with illegally obtaining assets worth over Taka 7.66 crore despite having no valid source of income. She is also accused of conducting suspicious transactions totaling Tk 62.68 crore across 13 bank accounts.
The ACC's decision to file these cases highlights the ongoing efforts to address corruption and ensure accountability among those who hold or have held public office.