NID correction service: ACC finds evidence of bribery
Two brokers have been detained over their alleged involvement in the bribery process today (19 December)
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has found primary evidence suggesting bribery in the National Identity Card (NID) correction process.
Two brokers have been detained over their alleged involvement in the bribery process and the ACC plans to investigate further to catch the entire network.
In a press conference today (19 December), ACC Assistant Director Asif Al Mahmud said a four-member team conducted a raid at the Election Commission Secretariat after receiving a complaint about widespread corruption in the NID correction process.
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"Our team observed the activities around the EC Building and sent two members posing as service seekers to nearby computer shops. When they sought help with NID corrections, they were asked for bribes, confirming the allegations of corruption," he said.
The official said the ACC is investigating allegations of corruption involving various individuals, including computer shop owners, Ansar members, police officers, and former Election Commission officials.
The anti-graft body is analysing mobile phone data of the detainees to identify the individuals involved in the bribery network, he added.
