A Dhaka court has ordered the start of the trial after taking cognisance of the charges against six individuals, including E-orange.shop owner Sonia Mehzabin, in a case filed over alleged embezzlement through fraud.
Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Jamshed Alam framed the charges against the accused on Monday and issued arrest warrants for those, who remain absconding.
The other accused in the case are Sonia’s husband Masukur Rahman Suman, chief adviser and director of E-Orange.shop; Sheikh Sohel Rana, listed as a patron; Chief Executive Officer Amanullah Chowdhury; and directors Zayedul Firoz and Naznin Nahar Bithi.
According to the complainant’s counsel, Gazi Hasan Mahmud, the court had earlier issued summons after the case was filed in November 2024. When the accused did not comply, the court ordered arrest warrants, attachment of property, and publication of notices in newspapers.
Although CEO Amanullah Chowdhury later surrendered and obtained bail, he was absent during the charge-framing hearing. The court subsequently proceeded in their absence and reissued arrest warrants.
The case was filed on 21 November, 2024, by customer Gazi Firoz Kayser. In the complaint, he alleged that E-Orange officials attracted customers through online advertisements offering products at unusually low prices.
Firoz Kayser stated that between 23 May and 3 June, 2021, he paid Tk 5,85,700 for three motorcycles and a laptop, with a commitment that the products would be delivered within 45 days.
However, the goods were never supplied. He further alleged that when he visited the company’s office on 14 November, 2024, seeking either delivery or a refund, he was threatened instead of being reimbursed.
