The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed a case against former chief of the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) Masud Biswas over the acquiring Tk 1.87 crore beyond his known sources of income.
ACC Director General (Prevention) Md Akhtar Hossain on Thursday said that the case was filed lodged under Section 27(1) of the Anti-Corruption Commission Act, 2004, and Section 5(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947.
According to the case statement, former BFIU chief amassed Tk1.87 crore in illegal wealth and retained it under his control.
Besides, the anti-graft body also approved a separate notice seeking a wealth statement from Masud's wife Kamrun Nahar, as Tk72.56 lakh of unexplained assets were identified in her name.
Earlier, on September 25, 2024, ACC launched an investigation into allegations of wealth accumulation and money laundering against Masud and a four-member committee was formed in this regard.
