Benazir Ahmed, former inspector general of police, has been arrested in Dubai in connection with a case filed by the Anti‑Corruption Commission.
He was arrested in the ACC case with Interpol’s cooperation. A police official of DIG rank, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed this to TIMES of Bangladesh.
“They (Interpol) informed us of the arrest through a letter on 12 June,” the official said.
Benazir is accused of acquiring assets worth about Tk11.4 crore beyond known income sources. Evidence was found that he concealed actual wealth information in the statement submitted to the ACC.
The case was filed against him for illegally laundering money abroad. On 15 December 2024, ACC Deputy Director Hafizul Islam filed the case.
After investigation, the charge sheet was submitted to court on 30 November 2025. On 8 March this year, Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge’s Court issued an arrest warrant against him.
