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The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) filed a case on Tuesday against Major- General (Retd) Md Siddiqur Rahman Sarker, former chairman of Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (RAJUK), on charges of corruption, abuse of power, and money laundering involving Tk 1.77 billion (177 crore).
According to the case statement, Mr Sarker, who served as RAJUK chairman from April 8, 2024 to September 19, 2024, and again from September 22, 2024 to March 2025, allegedly acquired wealth worth Tk 361 million
inconsistent with his known sources of income.
The case statement also reveals that he maintained 38 personal bank accounts with deposits and withdrawals totaling Tk 1.51 billion. His business entities operated 19 other bank accounts involving Tk 262 million in unusual transactions.
In total, the suspicious transactions reached Tk 1.77 billion.
The ACC alleges that he engaged in corruption and bribery, and subsequently laundered the proceeds through the conversion, transfer, and concealment of assets.
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