The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has decided to commence an investigation into former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal and two of his associates on charges of bribery and money laundering, said ACC Deputy Director Akhtarul Islam said on Thursday (15 August).
Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) has already issued a directive to freeze the bank accounts of Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, his wife Lutfun Tahmina Khan, and their children.
The directive instructed banks to halt all transactions from personal or business accounts held by Kamal and his family.
BFIU has also requested banks to provide updated information within three working days.
The directive to banks and financial institutions further stipulated that any suspended accounts, along with relevant documentation such as account opening forms, Know Your Customer (KYC) details, and transaction statements, should be submitted to the BFIU within three working days.
Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal and his associates have been accused of operating a bribery syndicate, with allegations of substantial corruption.
In response to these allegations, ACC Deputy Director Mohammad Jahangir Alam has already assembled an investigative team to probe the matter.
