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Zulfikar Rehman Fulu faces probe calls over money laundering claims
Published : Friday, 31 July, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Observer Staff Correspondent
Allegations of money laundering, asset misappropriation, tax irregularities and financial misconduct have been raised against Zulfikar Rehman Fulu and his sister Gulnahar Ara Lata, with complainants demanding an impartial investigation by relevant authorities in Bangladesh and the United States to verify the claims and take legal action if wrongdoing is established.
The complainants have urged the authorities to conduct a transparent and independent investigation into the allegations, including the alleged transfer of funds abroad, unexplained wealth accumulation, tax violations and financial disputes involving the accused individuals.
In a written complaint, it was alleged that Zulfikar Rehman Fulu, son of late Latif Mia of Ullapara upazila in Sirajganj, travelled between Bangladesh and the United States several times from 2020 to 2026. The complainants claimed that during this period, he illegally transferred a substantial amount of money overseas and built assets both in Bangladesh and abroad.
The complaint also raised allegations of violations of US tax regulations and tax evasion. The complainants claimed that despite the absence of clear information about any legitimate employment or registered business activities in the United States, Fulu allegedly accumulated significant assets and investments, which they said require scrutiny by the relevant authorities.
Further allegations stated that Fulu and his sister Gulnahar Ara Lata were involved in disputes over property and assets in Bangladesh, including claims of using intimidation to take control of land and other properties. A residential property dispute in Ronkonkoma, New York, was also mentioned in the complaint, involving alleged financial and contractual disagreements.
The complainants alleged that following the dispute, attempts were made to spread misleading information online and harass individuals connected to the matter. They also raised allegations regarding Fulu’s personal and family affairs, including claims of neglect and mistreatment involving his first wife Farah Rahman (Rinku) and their son Rehan Rahman, as well as allegations of failing to fulfil responsibilities towards his second wife Tania Haque and their daughter.
The complaint further alleged that a woman and her child were taken from Bangladesh to the United States by identifying them as his wife and child and that financial benefits were obtained through the process while allegedly attempting to avoid US tax regulations. However, these allegations could not be independently verified.
The complainants called on law enforcement agencies, financial intelligence units and tax authorities in both Bangladesh and the United States to investigate the matter thoroughly. They said that if the allegations are proven, legal action should be taken against those responsible for money laundering, tax evasion, asset misappropriation or other financial crimes, while steps should also be taken to recover any illegally transferred assets.
It was learnt that the applicants behind the complaint are two women who claim to be the wives of Zulfikar Rehman Fulu.
-LY/HIS
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