The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) today announced its decision to file a case against former state minister for foreign affairs, M Shahriar Alam, on charges of acquiring assets beyond his known income sources and money laundering.

ACC Director General M Akhter Hossain revealed that Alam amassed assets worth nearly Tk. 27.39 crore while serving as a state minister. 

Investigations also uncovered suspicious transactions totaling Tk. 260.95 crore across six bank accounts in his name.

The ACC has decided to file the case under multiple provisions, including the Anti-Corruption Commission Act, the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, and the Prevention of Corruption Act.

BDST: 1848 HRS, APR 24, 2025
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