DHAKA, June 25 (V7N)– The Chief Adviser's Press Wing today issued a strong rebuttal against two Indian media outlets, Republic World and One India, for publishing "outdated and misleading reports" concerning Bangladesh's Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and former Nagad executives.

In a statement posted on its verified Facebook page, "CA Press Wing Facts," the press wing clarified that reports published by Republic World and One India on June 25, 2025, falsely claimed the ACC had officially dismissed all charges against former Nagad Managing Director Tanvir A Mishuk and Executive Director Md Shafayet Alam. These reports had asserted that the accusations were "baseless," driven by "deliberate misinformation and politically motivated malice."

"However, this story is misleading. The ACC has not dropped the charges against Mishuk and Alam," the statement categorically read.

The press wing indicated that the Indian outlets appear to have recycled a six-month-old report from Bangladeshi media, originally published on December 14, 2024. This older report had stated that Nagad had been cleared of financial misconduct allegations after an independent audit, not by the ACC.

Contrary to these misleading claims, the ACC on June 4, 2025, has actually prosecuted Mishuk and eight other Nagad officials for allegedly embezzling Taka 6.45 billion. This embezzlement, according to the press wing, occurred through 41 unauthorized distributors between March 1, 2021, and November 17, 2024. The ACC's investigation reportedly found evidence that Nagad created excessive electronic money and laundered funds through foreign entities.

Furthermore, the statement highlighted that on February 3, 2025, Bangladesh Bank filed a separate embezzlement case against 24 individuals, including Mishuk and former chairman Syed Mohammad Kamal. That investigation had uncovered a cash shortfall of over Taka 1.01 billion against e-money issued during an April 2023 audit.

"The reports by Indian media outlets are misleading and factually incorrect. Readers should verify information with credible sources to avoid being misled by such recycled and outdated claims," the Chief Adviser's Press Wing urged.

This incident underscores the challenges of combating misinformation, particularly when outdated information is recirculated by media outlets without proper verification, potentially impacting public perception and ongoing legal processes.

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