DHAKA, May 3 (V7N) — A Dhaka court today formally framed charges against former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed in a high-profile case involving the acquisition of illegal wealth, concealment of asset information, and money laundering.

Judge Abdullah Al Mamun of the Dhaka Special Judge Court-5 passed the order, marking the commencement of the formal trial. The court has scheduled May 13 for the beginning of witness depositions.

The case stems from an investigation by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), which uncovered significant discrepancies between Benazir’s declared assets and his actual holdings. According to court documents:

Declared Assets: On August 27, 2024, Benazir submitted a statement via his lawyer claiming Taka 6.45 crore in immovable assets and Taka 5.74 crore in movable assets.

ACC Findings: The investigation revealed he actually owned Taka 7.52 crore in immovable property (concealing Taka 1.85 crore) and Taka 8.15 crore in movable assets (Taka 2.40 crore higher than declared).

Undisclosed Total: In total, the ACC identified approximately Taka 11.04 crore in undisclosed or unexplained wealth.

The legal proceedings against the former police chief have moved through several stages over the past two years:

Case Filing: The ACC filed the initial case on December 15, 2024, at its Dhaka-1 Integrated District Office.

Charge Sheet: Following a lengthy investigation, a formal charge sheet was submitted on November 30, 2025.

Legal Framework: Charges have been brought under the Anti-Corruption Commission Act, 2004, the Money Laundering Prevention Act, 2012, and The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947.

The trial is being closely watched as one of the most significant anti-corruption cases involving a top-tier former government official in recent years. With the court now moving to record witness testimonies, the legal pressure on the former IGP continues to mount.

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