Court freezes 86 bank accounts of ex-MP Tanvir, family members

A Dhaka court today (9 December) ordered to freeze 86 bank accounts of former lawmaker from Sirajganj-1 constituency Tanvir Shakil Joy, his wife Sabrina Sultana Chowdhury, mother Laila Arjumand Banu, brother Tomal Monsur and Mir Mosharraf Hossain, PS to former health minister Mohammed Nasim.

Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Court's Vacation Bench Judge Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun passed the order, allowing a plea of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).

Investigation Officer and Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Deputy Director Afroza Haque Khan said the accounts currently hold a balance of Tk17.76 crore.

The petition stated that an inquiry team has been formed to investigate allegations that Tanvir Shakil Joy amassed wealth beyond known sources of income and engaged in money laundering by abusing power and earning money through various irregularities and corruption, and subsequently conducting transactions through bank accounts operated in his own name and in the names of persons connected to his interests.

According to the petition, information has been found regarding transactions amounting to crores of Taka in a total of 86 bank accounts. 

The petition further stated that the accused and persons involved were attempting to transfer, move or dispose of the funds kept in these accounts. If the money is transferred or moved before completion of the inquiry, there is a strong possibility that the investigation may be harmed.