Money laundering: BFIU seeks banking details of 9 MPs, ministers of Hasina regime
The BFIU letter states that banks have been asked to promptly provide all information related to the loan accounts of the individuals
The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) has sought information on loans and deposits by lawmakers and ministers, including Faridul Haque Khan, Hasanul Haq Inu, and Golam Dastagir Gazi, from the ousted Sheikh Hasina regime to verify whether they laundered money abroad after taking loans from banks.
In a letter sent to banks, the BFIU requested details about accounts of deposits and loans in the names of these individuals and their joint ventures, along with recent transactions from the date of account opening.
The other individuals in question are former minister Anwar Hossain Manju; former state minister Dr Enamur Rahman; Zahid Ahsan Russell; and former lawmakers Benzir Ahmed, Kazi Nabil Ahmed, and Shahidul Islam Bakul.
The BFIU letter states that banks have been asked to promptly provide all information related to the loan accounts of the individuals, including details on collateral, loan repayment, savings certificates, and credit cards.