A Dhaka court today barred eight directors of Prochhaya Limited from leaving the country over their alleged involvement in the embezzlement of around Tk 59,000 crore from the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant project.

The travel ban was imposed by Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Md Zakir Hossain Galib following a petition by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).

The accused are Shaheen Siddique, Bushra Siddique, Shehtaj Munnasi Khan, Shahid Uddin Khan, Shafik Ahmed, Parija Painaj Khan, Naorin Tasmia Siddique, and Farjana Anjum.

The ACC stated that the individuals are linked to the alleged misappropriation involving former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her family, and their departure from the country could obstruct the ongoing investigation.

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