The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed three separate cases against former Detective Branch (DB) chief Mohammad Harun Or Rashid, his wife Shirin Akter, and his brother ABM Shahriar over allegations of illegally amassing wealth.

The cases were lodged on Tuesday (Dec 17), at the ACC’s integrated district office in Dhaka, confirmed Akhter Hossain, the ACC director general, to reporters.

According to ACC findings, Harun Or Rashid is accused of acquiring illegal assets worth Tk 17.51 crore, his wife Shirin Akter Tk 10.76 crore, and his brother ABM Shahriar Tk 12.96 crore.

The cases have been filed under Section 27(1) of the ACC Act 2004 and Section 5(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act 1947.

BDST: 1700 HRS, DEC 17, 2024
MSK