The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed two separate cases against former Faridpur-4 MP Mujibur Rahman Chowdhury, also known as Nixon Chowdhury, and his wife, Tarin Hossain, on charges of amassing wealth beyond known sources of income and money laundering.

ACC Director General Akhtar Hossain confirmed the matter to media on Thursday (Jan 9).

According to ACC’s case statement, Nixon Chowdhury allegedly acquired wealth of Tk 11.23 crore illegally. 

The body alleged Nixon of conducting irregular and suspicious transactions involving Tk 1,402.51 crore through 55 bank accounts linked to himself and various entities. 

Similarly, his wife, Tarin Hossain, is alleged of acquiring Tk 8.05 crore by illegal means with her husband’s direct assistance. 

The ACC claimed she was engaged in dubious transactions totaling Tk 1,760.34 crore through 17 bank accounts. 

According to ACC officials investigations are ongoing to ensure accountability and justice.

BDST: 2023 HRS, JAN 9, 2025
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