CID finds Tk127cr in suspicious transactions linked to Hadi murder prime accused, associates
Based on the preliminary findings, the CID has initiated an investigation under the Money Laundering Prevention Act, 2012
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has found more than Tk127 crore in suspicious financial transactions in bank accounts linked to the prime accused Faisal Karim Masud and his associates in the murder case of Sharif Osman Hadi, spokesperson of Inqilab Mancha.
The intelligence agency also launched a money laundering investigation.
In a press release issued today (21 December), CID said analysis of bank transactions involving Faisal and individuals and entities connected to him revealed abnormal transactions exceeding Tk127 crore.
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"The transactions may be linked to money laundering, organised crime and possible terrorist financing," it added.
Based on the preliminary findings, the agency has initiated an investigation under the Money Laundering Prevention Act, 2012.
The CID is also taking legal steps to confiscate approximately Tk65 lakh held in various bank accounts of the accused and his related individuals and entities, in favour of the state at the earliest possible time, and efforts are also underway to identify the original sources of the funds, the release said.
It added that multiple CID teams are investigating whether any organised or powerful network was involved in planning, financing or supplying weapons for the killing.
Osman Hadi was shot in the head on 12 December at Box Culvert Road in Dhaka's Purana Paltan area. Shortly after the incident, the CID began a shadow investigation into various aspects of the case.
Although the prime accused, Faisal Karim Masud - also known as Daud Khan and Rahul - has yet to be arrested, law enforcement agencies have detained several of his associates, including family members, on charges of concealing evidence and assisting his escape.
During arrest operations, several bank chequebooks were recovered, prompting further analysis by the CID.
The chequebooks contained records of intended transactions of varying amounts, which, although not finalised, collectively amount to approximately Tk218 crore, the release added.
