ACC files money laundering case against former Air Force chief and his wifeThe Anti-Corruption Commission has filed two separate cases against former Bangladesh Air Force chief Shaikh Abdul Hannan and his wife Tahmida Begum on charges of acquiring wealth “beyond known means of income”. Including these, the total value of acquired assets stands at about Tk 89.62 million. The national anti-graft agency said that the initial investigation revealed Hannan acquired this wealth through “criminal misconduct” while performing his duties as a high-ranking official of the state. The investigation has also revealed that Hannan acquired business establishments and assets in multiple countries, including Qatar and Dubai. Citing the investigation, the ACC said that out of assets worth Tk 19.49 million registered in Tahmida’s name, only Tk 1.86 million was identified as legitimate income.

Source: bd News24 July 27, 2025 20:03 UTC