ACC approves chargesheet against former IGP Benazir Ahmed over Tk11cr undisclosed wealth
The investigation found report that he failed to include any immovable property acquired in the name of his minor daughter, Miz Zahra Zarin Binte Benazir, in his declaration
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has approved the submission of a chargesheet against former inspector general of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed following an investigation. The ACC found evidence of illegally acquired assets beyond his known sources of income and concealment of information in his wealth statement.
According to the investigation report, Benazir had declared immovable assets worth Tk6.45 crore and movable assets worth Tk5.74 crore in response to the ACC's notice. ACC Assistant Director (Public Relations) Tanzir Ahmed confirmed the matter to The Business Standard today (10 November).
However, the probe revealed evidence of immovable assets worth Tk7.52 crore and movable assets worth Tk8.15 crore under Benazir's name, concealing immovable assets worth Tk1.85 crore and movable assets worth Tk2.40 crore in his wealth statement.
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The investigation also found that he failed to include any immovable property acquired in the name of his minor daughter, Miz Zahra Zarin Binte Benazir, in his declaration.
The graft body said these acts constitute offenses punishable under the Anti-Corruption Commission Act, 2004.
The probe further revealed that Benazir owned a total of over Tk15.68 crore in movable and immovable assets. During the same period, his declared income was Tk6.59 crore, and his expenditure amounted to Tk1.95 crore, leaving a net savings of Tk4.63 crore.
The investigation concluded that Benazir possessed Tk11.04 crore in wealth beyond his known sources of income.
According to the ACC, this large amount of undisclosed money was transferred and converted through various bank accounts, business entities, and joint ventures — activities that fall under the Money Laundering Prevention Act, 2012. ACC also said it found sufficient evidence to charge Benazir under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947.
As part of the investigation, Mutual Legal Assistance Requests (MLARs) have been sent to the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom to verify possible overseas assets in Benazir Ahmed's name.
The commission said further legal actions will be taken upon receiving those details.
