ACC approves cases against SK Sur, his family over amassing Tk10cr illegally
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has approved the filing of separate cases against former Bangladesh Bank deputy governor Sitangshu Kumar (SK) Sur Chowdhury, his wife Suparna Sur Chowdhury, and their daughter Nandita Sur Chowdhury on charges of illegally acquiring assets worth approximately Tk10.8 crore.
Sur concealed the nature, source, location, and ownership of illegally acquired assets through various financial manoeuvres, ACC Director General Md Akhtar Hossain told journalists today (16 March).
Earlier on 22 December 2024, the ACC had filed a case against SK Sur, his wife, and daughter for failing to submit their asset statements within the stipulated time.
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According to the latest case, SK Sur Chowdhury, as a former government official, allegedly abused his power and engaged in corruption, facilitating suspicious transactions in bank accounts held by his wife and daughter.
The ACC report details that SK Sur Chowdhury has acquired assets worth Tk5.9 crore, including Tk1.9 crore, $1,69,00,300, €55,000, and 1005.4 grams of gold jewellery, which are disproportionate to his known income.
His wife, Suparna Sur Chowdhury, is accused of possessing Tk4.1 crore in assets beyond her known income, allegedly obtained through suspicious bank transactions facilitated by her husband's influence.
Meanwhile, their daughter, Nandita Sur Chowdhury, is accused of engaging in illegal transactions amounting to Tk74 lakh in bank accounts.
The ACC states that she acquired and possessed these assets through corrupt practices with the cooperation of her father, who has also been named in this case.
