Ex-APS of Hasina, his wife sued over amassing wealth illegally
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed two separate cases against Md Saifuzzaman Shekhor, former assistant private secretary to ex-prime minister Sheikh Hasina, and his wife Sima Rahman on charges of illegally accumulating assets worth Tk2.95 crore.
The cases were filed today (7 January) at the anti-graft body's Dhaka integrated office, ACC Director General (Prevention) Akhtar Hossain confirmed to The Business Standard.
He said Saifuzzaman, who is also a former lawmaker for Magura-1, is accused of misusing his position in government to illegally acquire assets worth Tk1.79 crore.
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Moreover, there were suspicious transactions of Tk5.53 crore in seven of his bank accounts, of which Tk5.45 crore had already been withdrawn.
The case against his wife was filed over the alleged illegal acquisition of assets worth Tk1.16 crore.
Both of them are facing charges under the Anti-Corruption Commission Act and the Money Laundering Prevention Act.
On 15 October 2024, the ACC imposed a travel ban on Saifuzzaman and Sima to prevent them from leaving the country amid the ongoing inquiry.
The ACC official also mentioned that a case has been filed against former superintendent of police Md Shahjahan, currently assigned to the Chattogram Range DIG's office, for allegedly acquiring assets illegally worth Tk1.40 crore through abuse of power during his tenure.
Additionally, a lawsuit has been filed against the former MP of Gaibandha-4 Abul Kalam Azad for allegedly acquiring assets worth Tk6.1 crore illegally, while his wife, Ruhul Ara Rahim, is accused of acquiring assets worth Tk51 lakh illegally.
