Dhaka: The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) today filed a case against former State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Zakir Hossain on charge of acquiring illegal wealth inconsistent with the known source of income. ACC Director General (Prevention) Akhter Hossain told this at a media briefing at its Headquarters this afternoon.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the case docket reveals that Zakir Hossain acquired assets worth Taka 12 crore, 81 lakh, 14,389 through illegal means, which do not align with his known sources of income. It was noted that while holding a responsible government position, Zakir retained these assets with the intent to conceal their illegal origins.
The allegations further elaborate on Zakir Hossain’s involvement in transferring and converting money obtained through suspicious transactions. It was highlighted that he deposited Taka 17 crore, 56 lakh, 19,277 and withdrew Taka 12 crore, 89 lakh, 12,810 across his nine bank accounts, thereby committing financial irregularities, as stated by the ACC.