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Graft allegations: ACC files case against Benazir, family

Graft allegations against Benazir Ahmed
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The Anti-Corruption Commission has filed a case against former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed and his wife, Jissan Mirza, for allegedly amassing a large amount of illegal wealth and laundering money.

The case was filed today by ACC Assistant Director Md Hafizur Rahman, according to ACC sources.

Their two daughters, Farheen Rishta Binte Benazir and Tahseen Raisa Binte Benazir, have also been accused in the case.

According to the case statement, the accused allegedly withdrew Tk 11.35 crore in cash through collusion and illicit means. However, no evidence of any investment of these funds has been found. It is further alleged that after withdrawing the money, they left the country.

The accused face charges of money laundering by transferring, converting, and concealing illegally obtained income, in violation of the Anti-Money Laundering Act and other related laws.

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Graft allegations: ACC files case against Benazir, family

Graft allegations against Benazir Ahmed
File photo

The Anti-Corruption Commission has filed a case against former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed and his wife, Jissan Mirza, for allegedly amassing a large amount of illegal wealth and laundering money.

The case was filed today by ACC Assistant Director Md Hafizur Rahman, according to ACC sources.

Their two daughters, Farheen Rishta Binte Benazir and Tahseen Raisa Binte Benazir, have also been accused in the case.

According to the case statement, the accused allegedly withdrew Tk 11.35 crore in cash through collusion and illicit means. However, no evidence of any investment of these funds has been found. It is further alleged that after withdrawing the money, they left the country.

The accused face charges of money laundering by transferring, converting, and concealing illegally obtained income, in violation of the Anti-Money Laundering Act and other related laws.

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