Dhaka, Dec 10 (V7N)- The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court has suspended the seven-year prison sentence of BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman in a money laundering case in Singapore. The suspension also applies to businessman Gias Uddin Al Mamun, a close associate of Rahman.

The decision was delivered on Tuesday by a bench headed by the Chief Justice. This follows the High Court's acquittal of Gias Uddin Al Mamun in the same case on December 5.

Case Background

On April 24, 2019, Dhaka's Special Judge's Court-3 sentenced both Tarique Rahman and Mamun to seven years in prison and imposed a fine of Tk 120 million. Additionally, Tk 61 million held in NatWest Bank in London was confiscated in favor of the state.

Mamun challenged the trial court's verdict in 2019, leading to his recent acquittal. Consequently, Tarique Rahman, as a co-accused, has also benefited from the legal outcome.

Legal Implications

The suspension of Tarique Rahman's sentence is a significant development in the case. It reflects the impact of Mamun's acquittal on the legal standing of other accused individuals.

The ruling marks a turning point in a high-profile case that has drawn widespread attention due to the political stature of the individuals involved. Further legal proceedings are expected as the matter unfolds.

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