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5 Agrani Bank officials arrested over Tk 8.19cr embezzlement

Published : Thursday, 8 October, 2026 at 5:31 PM

observer online report

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested five officials linked to Agrani Bank’s Sreenagar branch in Munshiganj over allegations of embezzling more than Tk 8.19 crore from 91 customers through fake FDRs, forged cheques and other fraudulent activities.

A team of the ACC, led by Assistant Director Mahathir Mohammad Sami and Deputy Assistant Director Md Robiul Islam, conducted a raid at the branch on Thursday and arrested them, ACC Public Relations Officer Aktarul Islam confirmed.

The arrestees are suspended cash officer Md Jinnah Hossain, former manager and senior principal officer Rezaul Haque, former manager and principal officer Md Sharif Uddin, security guard Ranjhu Ahmed and suspended security guard Abdul Hai. They were shown arrested in the case.

According to the ACC, its investigation has so far found preliminary evidence of the embezzlement of Tk 8,19,80,826 from 91 affected customers. However, investigators suspect that the number of affected customers could exceed 200.

The ACC said the accused allegedly lured customers with promises of higher interest rates and created fake fixed deposit receipts (FDRs). They also allegedly embezzled customers’ money by forging cheques, preparing fake deposit slips and altering bank account information.

The commission said further investigation is underway to collect evidence and determine the exact number of affected customers and the total amount embezzled.

An FIR is expected to be filed soon, according to ACC sources.

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