ACC summons Summit Group’s Aziz Khan over alleged illicit wealth, money laundering

The commission has also requested records related to the transfer of Summit Group shares

Summit Group Chairman Muhammed Aziz Khan has been summoned by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) for questioning over allegations of acquiring wealth beyond means and money laundering.

He has been asked to appear on Thursday to provide statements, according to the graft watchdog.

The commission has also requested different records related to the transfer of Summit Group shares, confirmed Deputy Director Md Aktarul Islam.

Since the Awami League government was removed in the July Uprising, Aziz Khan -- who holds Singaporean citizenship -- has not been in the country and has been residing in Singapore for an extended period.

An ACC’s notice said, “Failure to appear at the appointed time will be considered as having no statement over the described allegations.”

The commission is investigating Summit Group and affiliated institutions over allegations of acquiring illicit wealth through bribery and corruption and laundering millions abroad.

In a statement later, Summit Group said: "We have not yet received such a notice from ACC. We will review the notice when we receive it. We will comply with all legal requirements."

In addition to Aziz Khan, summons have been issued to his wife Anjuman Aziz Khan, daughter Ayesha Aziz Khan, and 10 other family members.

They have been instructed to appear before the officials on Feb 1, 2, 3, and 4.