DMP arrests 3 as case filed against Flight Expert officials for embezzling crores of taka
The case was filed over the embezzlement of crores of taka from customers, after its managing director reportedly went into hiding
Dhaka Metropolitan Police arrested three persons allegedly involved with Flight Expert, an online travel agency.
The case was filed over the embezzlement of crores of taka from customers, after its CEO allegedly went into hiding.
The arrestees are: Sakib Hossain, Sayeed Ahmed and Shahadat Hossain, confirmed Hussain Md Farabi, assistant commissioner of Motijheel zone.
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Farabi said the case was filed at the Motijheel Police Station last night by a customer of the travel agency, Bikash Sarker, accusing five persons - the three arrestees, Flight Expert CEO Salman Bin Rashid Shah Sayeem, and his father MA Rashid.
Police are trying to arrest the other accused, the AC said.
Yesterday a GD was filed by one of the arestees, Sayeed Ahmed, at the same police station stating that Flight Expert's CEO Salman Bin Rashid Shah Sayeem has allegedly fled the country
When staff arrived at the office on Saturday, Salman was reportedly nowhere to be found
The GD further alleged that significant financial transactions with both customers and suppliers are now in risk, and some staff members have received threats from affected clients.
The agency's website remains offline, and Salman has not responded to attempts to contact him.
Evaly, an e-commerce platform, which shut down following allegations of irregularity and fraud, acquired Flight Expert on 29 May 2021.
