ACC approves 2 cases against ex-minister Saber, wife over Tk39cr illegal wealth
Between 1989 and 2025, suspicious transactions totalling Tk124.61 crore were recorded across 21 bank accounts in his name
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) approved two cases against former Member of Parliament and ex-Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury and his wife, Rehana Chowdhury, over allegations of amassing nearly Tk39 crore in illegal wealth and involvement in money laundering.
ACC Deputy Director Akhtarul Islam confirmed today (16 October) that the cases will soon be filed at the ACC's coordinated district office.
In the first case, Saber Hossain Chowdhury is the sole accused. The ACC alleges that he acquired assets worth Tk12.25 crore beyond his known sources of income.
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Between 1989 and 2025, suspicious transactions totalling Tk124.61 crore were recorded across 21 bank accounts in his name, including deposits of Tk60.19 crore and withdrawals of Tk64.41 crore.
The second case names both Saber Hossain Chowdhury and his wife, Rehana, as accused. Rehana Chowdhury is alleged to have acquired movable and immovable assets worth Tk26.97 crore through illicit means.
Between 1999 and 2025, approximately Tk150 crore in suspicious transactions were recorded across her three bank accounts, including deposits of Tk75.73 crore and withdrawals of Tk75.15 crore.
The first case has been approved under Section 27(1) of the ACC Act 2004, Section 5(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act 1947, and Sections 4(2) and 8 of the Money Laundering Prevention Act 2012 and the second case has been approved under Section 27(1) of the ACC Act 2004, Sections 4(2) and 8 of the Money Laundering Prevention Act 2012, and Section 109 of the Penal Code.
