The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has unveiled a corruption scandal involving former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal and his family, revealing evidence of Tk300 crore in illicit assets.
According to the ACC's findings, the former minister and his family have amassed over Tk300 crore through illegal means, including cash reserves in bank accounts, properties, and land in Dhaka.
Furthermore, the investigation has exposed more than Tk200 crore in money laundering activities linked to the family.
The probe discovered over Tk100 crore in the family’s bank accounts.
The ACC is now preparing to file charges against Kamal, his wife Lutfun Nahar Khan, son Shafi Modassir Khan, daughter Sofia Tasnim Khan, and personal assistant Monir Hossain.
A case against these individuals is expected to be filed with the commission's approval later this week.
In addition to the primary suspects, investigations are also ongoing into other officials associated with the Ministry of Home Affairs.
These include Joint Secretary Dhananjoy Kumar Das, DIG Molla Nazrul Islam, former PS Additional Secretary Harun-or-Rashid Biswas, Administrative Officer Molla Ibrahim Hossain, and Public Relations Officer Sharif Mahmud Apu.
The accused syndicate is alleged to have extorted vast sums from various departments including the police, Narcotics Control Department, and Fire Service, amounting to crores.
The Kamal-Harun syndicate is believed to have embezzled thousands of crores through these illicit activities.
As the investigation continues, the ACC is reviewing all related bank accounts and tax documents.
To prevent the accused from leaving the country, the court has imposed a travel ban on Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, his wife, two children, and the minister’s PS and APS, following an application by ACC Deputy Director Jahangir Alam.
