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The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has launched an investigation into the looting of white stones and related financial corruption in Sylhet’s Bholaganj area.
The move came after initial evidence was found against at least 42 politicians and government officials.
On Wednesday, ACC Director General Md Akhter Hossain confirmed the matter.
He says that as primary evidence of corruption was found during raids, the commission decided to begin a full investigation.
According to ACC sources, the decision was taken in a commission meeting held on Tuesday after the Sylhet office reported its findings.
The report mentions the involvement of 42 influential individuals and organisations.
The ACC may soon appoint an inquiry officer to lead the investigation.
Those accused of stone-looting include leaders and activists from different political parties, government officials, police members, and even personnel from the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB).
The ACC report says that members of BNP, Jamaat, NCP, and Awami League were involved in the network.
Recently, white stone theft, recovery, and replacement in the Bholaganj area have become a national issue.
Based on public outrage, media investigations, and several reports, the ACC has conducted its raids.
The ACC Director General says that, depending on the scale of crimes and involvement found during the investigation, necessary legal steps will be taken in the next phase.
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