DHAKA, Feb 9, (V7N) – The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed a case against Md Rezwanul Haque on charges of fraud, impersonation and embezzlement, accusing him of using fake identities of senior ACC officials to extort money from individuals.

ACC Public Relations Department Deputy Director Md Aktarul Islam disclosed the information during a media briefing at the commission’s headquarters on Monday.

The case was lodged at the ACC Integrated District Office, Dhaka-1, under Section 27(1) of the Anti-Corruption Commission Act, 2004, Sections 419 and 420 of the Penal Code, and Sections 4(2) and 4(3) of the Money Laundering Prevention Act, 2012.

According to the ACC, Rezwanul Haque allegedly created fake Facebook accounts using the names and identities of the ACC chairman, director general and other senior officials. He then contacted individuals through online platforms, including Messenger and WhatsApp, claiming that complaints had been filed against them and allegedly extorted money through deception and intimidation.

Preliminary investigations found that the accused accumulated assets worth approximately Tk 13.53 crore beyond his known sources of income. The ACC said that around Tk 15.34 crore was deposited and Tk 13.84 crore withdrawn through two bank accounts, including a Dutch-Bangla Agent Banking account opened using the voter ID of a woman identified as Yasmin Akter.

Investigators also identified immovable assets worth about Tk 60 lakh, including land, plots and a building under construction, in the name of the accused. In addition, he reportedly owns movable assets valued at around Tk 28.95 lakh, including gold ornaments, furniture, electronic items and bank deposits. No lawful profession or legitimate source of income has so far been established.

The ACC further said police records show that Rezwanul Haque has at least nine previous cases filed against him in different parts of the country, including Ramna and Shahbagh in Dhaka, on charges related to fraud and forgery. He has been arrested several times in connection with those cases.

The case was filed on February 3 based on a complaint submitted by ACC Director Md Abul Hasnat. The commission said the investigation is ongoing and legal action will be taken if the involvement of any other individuals is found.

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