Court freezes 121 bank accounts of ex-MP Sheikh Salahuddin Jewel, family

A Dhaka court has ordered the freezing of 121 bank accounts belonging to former Khulna-2 Member of Parliament Sheikh Salahuddin Jewel and his family members in connection with a money laundering investigation.

The order was issued on Sunday by Judge Md Sabbir Fayez of the Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge’s Court following an application by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

Those affected include Jewel’s three brothers, Sheikh Sohel, Sheikh Jalal Uddin Rubel and Sheikh Belal Uddin, as well as his sister Tahmina Khabir. The court also ordered the freezing of three mobile financial service (MFS) accounts, three BO (beneficiary owner) accounts and one savings certificate linked to the individuals.

According to the CID, transactions in the accounts had previously been suspended under the Money Laundering Prevention Act until November 30. The agency said freezing the accounts and collecting detailed financial information is necessary for a proper investigation.

Sheikh Salahuddin Jewel is also the Vice Chairman of Modhumoti Bank PLC. 

MAL/AM