ACC to sue 13 more overseas firms for embezzling Tk1,159cr in Malaysia manpower scam
A total of 25 overseas companies and 64 individuals now stand accused in the manpower scam, with the embezzled amount reaching Tk2,288 crore
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is set to file cases against 13 overseas recruiting companies and 31 of their officials over allegations of embezzling Tk1,159 crore in the name of sending workers to Malaysia.
ACC Director General Akhter Hossain confirmed this to journalists at the commission's Segunbagicha office today (14 September).
Akhtar said the accused, while serving in various positions at Bangladesh Association of International Recruiting Agencies (Baira), formed a syndicate and violated the conditions of registration.
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"Instead of the government-fixed fee of Tk78,990, they charged five times more to send workers to Malaysia. They illegally transferred, converted, and laundered the money collected," he added.
With the latest development, a total of 25 overseas companies and 64 individuals now stand accused in the manpower scam, with the embezzled amount reaching Tk2,288 crore, according to the ACC.
Earlier, the commission filed cases against 33 individuals, including chairmen, managing directors, and directors of 12 recruiting companies, on charges of misappropriating Tk1,128 crore. The cases are currently under investigation.
