As part of the investigation into money laundering allegations against former Member of Parliament and Vice Chairman, Madhumati Bank, Sheikh Salahuddin and individuals and entities related to his interests, the Financial Crime Unit of CID has frozen 123 bank accounts. These accounts contain Tk48.47 crore, savings certificates worth Tk30 lakh, and BO accounts with ICB Securities Trading Company Ltd and Royal Capital Ltd.
Others among the accused are Sheikh Salahuddin’s wife Shahana Yasmin, director, Madhumati Bank; his three brothers Sheikh Jalal Uddin Rubel, former vice president, Khulna Divisional Inland Water Transport Owners Group and proprietor, Messrs Jalal Corporation; Sheikh Sohail Uddin, presidium member, Jubo League, former Chairman, Bangladesh Premier League governing body, former Director, Bangladesh Cricket Board, former president, Khulna Club, and former president, Khulna Divisional Inland Water Transport Owners Group; Sheikh Belal Uddin Babu; sister Tahmina Khabir; three sisters-in-law Shirin Sheikh, Farmina Khanam (Proprietor, Tungipara Navigation) and Sheikh Wahida Sultana; and niece Sheikh Tasmia Sunehra.
During preliminary investigation, evidence was found of money laundering by extorting money through bribery and intimidation, upon which CID’s Financial Crime Unit applied to the Metropolitan Sessions Judge (Special Judge) Court, Dhaka. In response, the on Sunday issued an order freezing the said bank accounts, savings certificates, and BO accounts.
It is noted that the investigation activities by CID’s Financial Crime Unit against Sheikh Salahuddin Jewel and individuals related to his interests are ongoing. After the investigation, legal action will be taken promptly under the Money Laundering Prevention Act.
