Tk20.88cr deposited in ex-PSC driver Abed Ali’s bank accounts in 5 yrs 

Abed Ali Jibon, a former driver at the Bangladesh Public Service Commission (PSC), has reportedly amassed significant wealth over the past five years, raising concerns over corruption and illicit activities.

Between 2020 and August 2024, a total of Tk20.88 crore was found to have been deposited in bank accounts linked to Abed Ali, as well as his family members and associated entities. 

The investigation by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has revealed this information. The ACC's probe has also revealed assets valued at Tk3.72 crore, which are inconsistent with his known sources of income.

Abed Ali, who was arrested in July of the previous year for his involvement in leaking government recruitment exam questions, now faces charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act and the Anti-Money Laundering Act. 

ACC Assistant Director Al-Amin today filed the case. ACC Director General Md Akhtar Hossain confirmed the development to the media.

According to case details, Abed Ali owns immovable assets worth Tk3.53 crore. These assets include nearly 2 acres of land spread across 13 plots in Madaripur, as well as a six-story building in Mirpur, Dhaka, and two apartments in Shewrapara, Dhaka.

Additionally, he possesses movable assets worth Tk80.97 lakh, though his tax returns only show a declared income of Tk42.45 lakh.

Combining both types of assets, Abed Ali's total wealth stands at Tk3.91 crore, excluding any loans. His tax records show an income of Tk18.59 lakh from legitimate sources.

Officials from the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) stated that Abed Ali accumulated these assets between August 2009 and August 2024.

The ACC has uncovered suspicious financial transactions linked to Abed Ali's bank accounts, with Tk20.88 crore deposited, and Tk20.41 crore withdrawn, raising concerns over money laundering.

According to an ACC official, Abed Ali joined the PSC as a driver in December 1997. Exploiting his position, he allegedly orchestrated a question paper leak ring and embezzled crores of taka. He was dismissed from his job in 2014 after his involvement in a question paper leak was proven. 

ACC Director General said "Through this, Abed Ali engaged in suspicious transactions, committing offenses related to money laundering and transferring, converting illegally obtained money or assets from corruption and conceal their unlawful origins. 

Meanwhile, the ACC filed two separate cases against Abed Ali's wife and son on charges of amassing illegal wealth worth over Tk5 crore.

Shahrin Akter Shilpi has deposited Tk1,78,76,636 in two bank accounts. Meanwhile, another case has been filed against Syed Sohanur Rahman Siam, son of Abed Ali, for allegedly acquiring assets worth Tk3.30 crore beyond known sources of income.