Dr Mohammad Abdul Momen, newly appointed chairman of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), has pledged that the commission will prioritize investigating corruption cases that have caused significant harm to the state.
In his first remarks after assuming office on Wednesday, the new ACC chief emphasized that the ACC would focus on cases where corruption has severely impacted national interests, assuring the public that those responsible for corruption would not escape justice.
Dr Momen also addressed questions regarding allegations against him. Speaking candidly with the press, he acknowledged that accusations of wrongdoing had been made against him in the past, specifically between 2009 and 2022.
He revealed that the ACC had conducted thorough investigations into his actions during that period but found no evidence of corruption or illegal activity. He characterized the investigations as a form of harassment.
Dr Momen stood firm in his position that the inquiries were baseless and amounted to harassment, asserting that despite years of investigation, no grounds for charges had been found.
He reiterated his commitment to combating corruption within the scope of the ACC’s authority and promised to submit a detailed account of his assets within a week.
Addressing the press, he invited journalists to investigate the allegations against him further.
Earlier on Wednesday, Dr Momen officially assumed his role as the head of the ACC, following his tenure as senior secretary at the Ministry of Home Affairs. He was joined by former Judge Miyan Mohammad Ali Akbar Aziz, who took office as a new Commissioner. Another member, Brigadier General (retd.) Hafiz Ahsan Farid, is currently abroad and is expected to join the Commission on December 17.
