The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has formed a four-member team to investigate corruption allegations against former additional commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police and ex-Detective Branch (DB) chief, Harunor Rashid, and his family members, while also issuing a letter to the inspector general of police (IGP) requesting necessary measures to ensure Harun's presence at the ACC.
Harun has been summoned to appear at the ACC headquarters on October 31 to present his statement on the matter.
In a letter sent by ACC Deputy Director Muhammad Zainal Abedin on Thursday, Harun was asked to attend the hearing at 9:30am on the specified date.
Letters were also sent to his addresses in Uttara, Dhaka, and Hossainpur village in Mithamain, Kishoreganj.
Despite these summonses, Harun has been in hiding since August 5, following the fall of the Awami League government.
The letter to Harun said that an investigation team has been formed under Deputy Director Zainal Abedin to probe the allegations of corruption and illegal wealth accumulation against him.
Harun is required to present his statement and supporting documents. Failure to appear will result in the assumption that he has no statement to provide regarding the accusations.
Corruption Allegations
Harun is facing accusations of amassing illegal wealth through various corrupt practices during his tenure as a police officer.
The ACC is investigating these claims, and Harun's cooperation is deemed essential for a fair inquiry.
Summons to His Family Members and Associates
Harun’s wife, Shirin Akter, director of President Resort and Agro Limited, has also been summoned to the ACC.
She is required to appear on October 31 at 11:30am to provide her statement regarding the allegations against her husband.
In addition to Harun's family, the ACC has issued letters to several individuals linked to companies associated with Harun.
These include President Resort and Agro Limited’s Chairman Zahura Khatun, Managing Director ABM Shahriar, as well as several of Harun's associates from his village and other businesses.
These individuals have been asked to appear before the ACC to provide statements regarding their connection to Harun’s alleged corruption.
The ACC has said that Harun is the main owner of these entities, which is why they have been summoned as part of the investigation.