Court bans Afsar Group chair from travel after ACC alleges Tk3,000cr embezzlement
Soma Nasrin and others are accused of misappropriating and laundering nearly Tk3,000 crore from several financial institutions, including EXIM Bank, by making salaried employees appear as owners, according to ACC.
A Dhaka court has imposed a travel ban on Afsar Group Chairperson Soma Nasrin, following an Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) application alleging she embezzled Tk3,000 crore from multiple banks.
Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Zakir Hossain Galib passed the order today (11 August).
ACC Deputy Director Md Mostafizur Rahman filed the application, stating that Soma Nasrin and others are accused of misappropriating and laundering nearly Tk3,000 crore from several financial institutions, including EXIM Bank, by making salaried employees appear as owners.
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According to the ACC, a preliminary review of records during the ongoing investigation has found initial evidence supporting some of the allegations.
Reliable sources have also informed the ACC that the accused may attempt to flee the country to avoid legal action.
The ACC argued that restricting her travel abroad is essential to ensure a proper investigation.
