Court orders freeze on 21 bank accounts of former minister Hasan Mahmud, wife

These accounts contain Tk 32 million, ACC says

A Dhaka court has ordered the freezing of nine bank accounts of former foreign minister Hasan Mahmud and the seizure of a car on charges of illegally acquiring wealth and money laundering.

An order has been simultaneously issued to seize 12 bank accounts of his wife Nuran Fatema.

Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Md Zakir Hossain Galib gave the order on Monday after hearing two separate applications from the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).

ACC spokesperson Tanzir Ahmed said Hasan Mahmud has Tk 15.94 million in nine bank accounts. His wife has Tk 16.12 million in 12 bank accounts.

ACC Assistant Director Al-Amin filed the application for the seizure of their bank accounts and cars.

The court also imposed a travel ban on the Awami League Joint General Secretary and his wife that day.

Although there are rumours that he has been staying abroad since the change of government following the mass movement, Hasan has not been seen publicly in the country since the power shift.

He was reportedly seen offering Eid prayers at a mosque in London.

On Jan 16, the court ordered the freezing of 77 bank accounts of Hasan and his family.