ACC sues ex-state minister Mahbub, wife over illegal wealth worth Tk9cr
According to ACC, Mahbub misused his power and amassed illegal wealth worth Tk5.48 crore while in office
The Anti-Corruption Commission has lodged two cases against former state minister for the civil aviation and tourism ministry Md Mahbub Ali, and his wife for amassing illegal wealth worth Tk9 crore.
ACC Director General (Prevention) Md Akhtar Hossain confirmed the matter to reporters during a press briefing today (23 April).
According to ACC, Mahbub misused his power and amassed illegal wealth worth Tk5.48 crore while in office.
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Mahbub's wife Shamima Jafrin also amassed illegal wealth worth Tk3.95 crore beyond the source of her income, misusing Mahbub's power, ACC said.
The cases against Mahbub and Shamima have been filed following Section 27(1) of the Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2004 and Section 5(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act 1947, said ACC sources.
