Court imposes travel ban on key aide in ex-minister Saifuzzaman's money laundering
Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Sabbir Foyez passed the order today (24 September) following a petition by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).
A Dhaka court has imposed a travel ban on Pradeep Kumar Biswas, identified as a key figure in the money laundering linked to former land minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury.
Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Sabbir Foyez passed the order today (24 September) following a petition by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).
ACC Assistant Director Sajib Ahmed filed the petition seeking to restrict Pradeep from leaving the country, according to court sources.
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According to the petition, a nine-member task force comprising the ACC, Criminal Investigation Department (CID), and the National Board of Revenue (NBR) has been formed to investigate allegations of money laundering against the former minister, his associates, and related entities.
The ACC stated that initial findings indicate Pradeep is one of the masterminds behind Saifuzzaman Chowdhury's money laundering activities.
The accused may attempt to flee the country, prompting the need for the travel restriction to ensure an unhindered investigation, it added.
