CHATTOGRAM, May 21: The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed two cases against a former revenue official of Chattogram Customs Abdul Barik and his wife Ferdous Yasmin Khanom, alleging the illegal acquisition of wealth.
ACC Chattogram-1 Deputy Assistant Director Sabuj Hossain filed the cases on Tuesday. Sabuj Hossain said, "Two separate cases were lodged for concealing wealth information in their statements and hiding huge amounts of money earned illegally from unknown sources. ACC filed the cases after investigation."
The ACC began an investigation in October 2020 with the issuance of a notice demanding the couples asset statement.
Investigation revealed that Abdul Barik and his wife accumulated numerous properties and assets. Among the assets listed are several flats and luxury buildings in Dhaka, Chattogram, and Noakhali. Properties include flats in Nasirabad Housing Society and Khulshi in Chattogram, a luxury building in Agrabad CDA residential area, and significant land holdings in Dhaka and Noakhali. Additionally, substantial investments were made in Max Hospital in Chattogram, Uttara Hospital in Feni, Alkemi Hospital, and HB Automobiles.
