ACC prosecutes former whip Swapon, wife over 'illicit wealth'

He is accused of “disproportionately” acquiring assets worth Tk 12.6 million

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has started two cases against former parliament whip Abu Sayeed Al Mahmood Swapon and his wife Mehbooba Alam.

Allegations of “unusual transactions” of Tk 6.53 billion and the acquisition of assets beyond known means of income have been made.

The agency's Deputy Director (Public Relations) Akhtarul Islam shared the development with journalists on Sunday.

He said, “The cases have been filed at the ACC's Integrated District Office, Dhaka-1.”

In the case filed against Swapon, it is alleged he “disproportionately” acquired assets worth Tk 12.66 million.

According to the case dossier, Swapon's total assets are worth Tk 47.70 million.

Additionally, information has been found about deposits of Tk 3.27 billion and withdrawals of Tk 3.26 billion from 28 bank accounts held in his name, joint ventures, and different institutions.

In total, there have been “unusual and suspicious” transactions amounting to Tk 6.53 billion, which he concealed and laundered through transfers and conversions.

In the case filed against Mehbooba, it has been alleged that she has illegally acquired assets worth Tk 222.36 million.

According to the investigation, her total assets amount to Tk 37.68 million.

Of this, Tk 15.45 million came from legal sources, and the remainder came from illegal sources, the ACC says.