11 priority money laundering cases: Tk19,680cr in seized BO accounts of ex-land minister Saifuzzaman, 9 industrial groups
A joint investigation team has frozen Tk872 crore in the bank accounts of these individuals and institutions
The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) has found Tk19,680 crore in seized BO accounts of ex-land minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury and nine industrial groups.
These cases are part of the eleven money laundering cases prioritised by the interim government for resolution by 2025.
This information was disclosed by the Bangladesh Bank at a high-level meeting on prevention of money laundering chaired by Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamana today (10 March).
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Additionally, a joint investigation team has frozen Tk872 crore in the bank accounts of these individuals and institutions.
The BFIU has seized 1,374 bank accounts in connection with these cases, totaling Tk614 crore. The value of shares seized in 188 BO accounts amounts to Tk15,500 crore.
According to the BFIU, intelligence reports have been received for 10 cases, with four others still under investigation. The government has imposed travel bans on 84 of the accused.
Assets valued at Tk1,817 crore, owned by these individuals and institutions, have been attached.
Furthermore, the court has ordered the seizure of assets amounting to $124.67 million, £3.797 million, and €1.175 million, BFIU officials said during today's meeting.
Tk635cr in 124 frozen bank accounts of Hasina, family
The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) has found Tk635.14 crore in 124 frozen bank accounts of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina, her family members, and related individuals and institutions.
Additionally, the BFIU has seized eight plots, including a 60-katha Rajuk plot with a deed value of Tk1.80 crore, along with 10 decimal land holdings valued at Tk8.85 crore.
The report revealed that assets linked to Sheikh Hasina, her family, and affiliated individuals and organisations have been found in the United States, United Kingdom, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, and the Cayman Islands. It also noted the presence of a Russian 'slush fund' in a Malaysian account.
