Former PSC driver Abed Ali placed on three-day remand in ACC case
Following a hearing today (15 January), Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Sabbir Fayez passed the order. ACC Public Prosecutor Tarikul Islam confirmed the information
In a case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) over allegations of acquiring assets beyond known sources of income, the court has ordered a three-day remand for Syed Abed Ali Jibon, a retired driver of the Bangladesh Public Service Commission (PSC).
Following a hearing today (15 January), Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Sabbir Fayez passed the order. ACC Public Prosecutor Tarikul Islam confirmed the information.
Earlier in the day, ACC officials presented Abed Ali before the court from jail. Subsequently, ACC Assistant Director Al Amin filed a petition seeking a seven-day remand, stating that custodial interrogation was necessary to collect crucial information related to the investigation.
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The remand application stated that after completing an investigation into allegations of acquiring wealth inconsistent with known income, the ACC filed a case against Abed Ali Jibon under the Prevention of Corruption Act and the Anti-Money Laundering Act. During the investigation, abnormal and suspicious banking transactions involving him were identified. Information was also found indicating the involvement of several government officials and employees, including Md Zakaria Rahman.
The application further stated that despite being a retired driver of the Bangladesh Public Service Commission (PSC), Abed Ali was involved with an organised question paper leak syndicate. He maintained connections with many government officials and, according to reliable sources, is reported to have obtained employment through unethical means. For the sake of a proper investigation and to collect accurate information and evidence, intensive interrogation of the accused is deemed essential.
According to earlier reports, the ACC uncovered suspicious transactions involving more than Tk20 crore through bank accounts linked to Abed Ali and his family members, along with assets that were inconsistent with his declared income. In a related move, a court recently ordered the freezing of 13 bank accounts in his name as part of the ongoing investigation.
It is reported that Abed Ali was arrested on 8 July 2024 by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in connection with allegations of leaking question papers from approximately 30 government recruitment examinations, including the Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) exams.
