ACC files case against self-proclaimed yaba dealer Jahangir over undisclosed wealth
The accused Jahangir hails from East Leda area under Nila union in Teknaf
The Anti-Corruption Commission has lodged a case against self-proclaimed yaba dealer Jahangir Alam from Teknaf for possessing wealth of Tk2 crore from undisclosed source of income.
Deputy Director of ACC's Head Office in Dhaka Md Monirul Islam filed the case as a plaintiff with ACC's Cox's Bazar Coordinated Office today (17 October).
The accused Jahangir hails from East Leda area under Nila union in Teknaf.
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On 16 February 2019, a total of 102 people declared themselves as yaba dealers and surrendered at Teknaf's Pilot High School premises. The event was attended by the then home minister Asaduzzaman Khan and inspector general of police Dr Javed Patwari, where Jahangir also surrendered.
A narcotics case was filed in this regard, and on 23 November 2022, all of the accused received bail.
In the case statement, Monirul said that an inquiry was conducted into Jahangir's wealth and he was served a notice to submit his wealth statement.
On 28 February, Jahangir submitted his wealth statement, and it was found during scrutiny that Jahangir had undisclosed assets worth Tk20,845,628, said Monirul.
According to Monirul, the case against Jahangir has been filed as having assets from undisclosed sources of income is a punishable offence under Section 27(1) of ACC Act, 2004.
Contacted, Assistant Director of ACC's Cox's Bazar Office Anik Barua Babu said, "A case has been filed under Section 26(2) and 27(1) of the ACC Act, 2004. Steps are being taken against the accused following ACC laws."
Jahangir couldn't be contacted over phone.
