Court orders seizure of tax records of ex-minister Nowfel

Dhaka court orders ACC to seize income tax documents of Nowfel. File Photo

Dhaka, Jan 19 --A Dhaka court has ordered the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to seize income tax documents of former education minister Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury Nowfel.

Judge Md Zakir Hossain of the Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge's Court passed the order on Sunday after an appeal was lodged by ACC Deputy Director Kamalesh Mondol regarding the matter.

In the application, the ACC official mentioned that a case was filed against Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury Nowfel for allegedly acquiring immovable and movable assets worth Tk 2,27,59,308, which are inconsistent with his known sources of income.

The former minister is also accused of having made suspicious transactions totalling nearly Tk 114 crore across 41 bank accounts, which are considered criminal offences.

The ACC official further mentioned, "Nowfel is attempting to transfer or launder the money to other bank accounts. So, it is crucial to seize his income tax documents to ensure a fair investigation into the case." - UNB