The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has traced the purchase of a house in the United States by former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed, according to a supplementary charge sheet filed in the ongoing illegal wealth accumulation case. The development was reported by multiple outlets on Thursday (November 12).
New witnesses testify
Five more witnesses have testified in the case, bringing the total number of witnesses examined to 44 out of 47, as reported by Business Standard. The testimony process is nearing completion.Investigation details
The ACC investigator has uncovered new information regarding Benazir's assets, with the US property purchase now included in the supplementary charge sheet, Dhaka Tribune reported. Specific details regarding the property's location, purchase price, or timeline have not yet been publicly disclosed.Background
Benazir Ahmed served as the Inspector General of Police from 2020 to 2022. The ACC filed the case against him on charges of amassing wealth through illegal means. Previous investigations had already identified various movable and immovable assets in his name across different locations in Bangladesh.Legal proceedings
The case is currently being processed in the relevant court. Following the submission of the supplementary charge sheet, the court will determine the next course of action. Legal experts and those associated with the case suggest the new information will broaden the scope of the investigation.In a separate but related development, the ACC has also filed a case against Faridpur Traffic Inspector Tuhin Lasker over illicit assets worth Tk 2.13 crore, as reported by New Age.
The next hearing date for Benazir's case and the court's acceptance of the supplementary charge sheet remain to be seen.
