Dhaka, Jan 14, (V7N) - In a recent development in a corruption case, former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed, along with his family members, faces serious allegations regarding illicit wealth. The court has ordered the seizure of his tax records as well as the immovable assets and bank accounts of his associates, including his wife and daughter.

 
On Monday, Senior Special Judge Zakir Hossain of the Dhaka Metropolitan Court made the decision following separate hearings. The cases involve Benazir Ahmed, his wife Farhin Rishta Binte Benazir, and his family’s financial dealings. Additionally, a separate case has led to the arrest of former Member of Parliament from Sirajganj-2, Jannat Ara Henry.
 
The investigation officer, Deputy Director of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), Hafizul Islam, filed an application for the seizure of Benazir and his daughter’s tax documents. Earlier, similar orders had been passed to seize the tax documents of Benazir’s wife, Jishan Mirza, and their younger daughter, Tahsin Raisa Binte Benazir, in early January.
 
The corruption allegations claim that Benazir accumulated 94.4 million Bangladeshi Taka in unexplained wealth and hid assets worth 26.2 million Taka. His wife allegedly acquired 31.69 million Taka in illicit wealth while concealing assets worth 16 million Taka. Furthermore, their daughter reportedly accumulated almost 9 million Taka, with their second daughter amassing 5.59 million Taka.
 
In another ongoing investigation, a case against former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan’s APS Monir Hossain has led to the seizure of eight of his bank accounts. The court also set January 20 for further proceedings regarding the arrest of former law minister Anisul Haque.
 
Meanwhile, another high-profile case involves Gazi Hafizur Rahman Liku, former assistant secretary to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Investigations have revealed that Liku and his wife accumulated significant illicit wealth during his tenure. The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) filed two separate cases against Liku and his wife, based on assets worth millions.
 
The ACC’s Deputy Director, Mohammad Ahsanul Kabir Palash, reported that Liku's unexplained wealth amounted to 5.32 million Taka, while his wife, Rahima Akter, accumulated assets worth 23.25 crore Taka.
 
The court’s decision reflects the severity of the allegations, with both Liku and his wife accused of holding onto illegally obtained wealth and facing charges under the ACC law.
 
This investigation highlights the persistent efforts by the ACC to tackle corruption at high levels of governance, ensuring accountability and transparency in public offices.
 
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