Saimon Overseas cleared of money laundering allegations
With this, the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism has officially granted full clearance to the company's MD Afsia Jannat Saleh from all allegations.
The Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism has cleared Afsia Jannat Saleh, managing director of Saimon Overseas Limited, of allegations related to money laundering.
According to a notification signed on 14 December by the ministry's Deputy Secretary Md Saiful Islam Mondol, the decision has been communicated to the relevant authorities, including Biman Bangladesh Airlines, International Air Transport Association (IATA) Bangladesh, the Association of Travel Agents of Bangladesh (ATAB), and all airlines operating in Bangladesh.
The notice said the allegation was brought by Sabuj Munshi, proprietor of Naria Travels and Tours, who claimed that Saimon Overseas Limited was involved in money laundering through cross-border (overseas) air ticket sales. Following the complaint, the ministry reviewed the matter thoroughly.
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During the review process, the information provided by the complainant was verified through the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) including Travelport, Sabre, and Amadeus. After verification, the ministry found no evidence supporting the allegations.
As a result, the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism has officially granted full clearance to Afsia Jannat Saleh from all allegations.
Afsia told TBS, "A vested quarter started a smear campaign against Saimon Overseas Ltd with the aim of tarnishing the company's good image which has been gained over a length of 44 years by providing high end efficient travel services. We are taking steps to initiate legal action for libel against the persons involved with this false campaign."
