ACC Moves to Bring Back Benazir Ahmed From UAE

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has begun the formal process to bring back former inspector general of police Benazir Ahmed from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following his reported arrest there.

ACC Deputy Director Aktarul Islam confirmed the development to journalists on Tuesday, saying the commission has initiated legal procedures under existing international cooperation mechanisms.

According to ACC officials, necessary documents related to the case have already been handed over to Bangladesh’s National Central Bureau (NCB), which is coordinating with relevant authorities regarding the process.

Officials said representatives from the NCB visited the ACC headquarters on Tuesday and held discussions over pending corruption cases against Benazir Ahmed, outstanding arrest warrants, court orders and other required legal documents.

The ACC has provided details of allegations involving corruption, illicit wealth accumulation, money laundering and other related cases, along with supporting judicial documents, officials said.

The documents are expected to be sent through diplomatic channels involving the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the relevant UAE authorities.

Officials said the process is being pursued under bilateral legal arrangements and international cooperation frameworks governing the transfer of wanted individuals.

Earlier, Home Adviser Salahuddin Ahmed told parliament that Benazir Ahmed had been arrested in the UAE on June 12 and remains in custody.

Under UAE law, Bangladesh must submit a formal request through diplomatic channels within 30 days of the arrest. Relevant government agencies are currently preparing the required paperwork to meet the deadline.

Benazir Ahmed, a former police chief, is facing multiple allegations, including corruption, money laundering and passport forgery.

Authorities had earlier issued an international alert for his arrest following a request from Bangladesh Police Headquarters.

He was reportedly detained on June 12 while in transit through Dubai International Airport after arriving from London. Officials said authorities identified his location through an advanced surveillance system before taking him into custody.