The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the police has frozen 13 bank accounts belonging to an individual named Motalles Hossain and his associated entities, following allegations of fraudulently collecting money by impersonating the voice of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia and posing as her liaison officer.The action was taken on Wednesday following a court order, as confirmed in a CID press release issued on Thursday. The frozen accounts collectively hold a balance of BDT 50.3 million (5 crore 3 lakh 33 thousand 782 taka).
According to the press release, an analysis of various reports, documents, and bank accounts during the investigation revealed suspicious transactions amounting to approximately BDT 270 million (27 crore taka) in the accounts of Motalles Hossain and his associated entities. The CID is also examining potential links to money laundering and illegally acquired assets, with ongoing reviews of his immovable properties and financial activities.
Additionally, the CID is continuing efforts to collect information from victims of the fraud and to identify other suspects involved in the organized syndicate.
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