BFIU asks banks to freeze accounts of ex-home minister Asaduzzaman, family
UNB
Publish: 14 Aug 2024, 01:05 PM
Dhaka,
Aug 13 (UNB)-Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (Financial) has instructed
all banks to freeze the accounts of former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan
Kamal, his wife and children and all the businesses they own.
At the same time, the
BFIU asked for information about all types of transactions in their accounts.
A senior official of
BFIU confirmed it to UNB on Tuesday.
In a letter sent by BFIU
to banks, and financial institutions, it has been stated that all personal and
business accounts in the names of Asaduzzaman Khan, his wife Lutful Tahmina
Khan, son Safi Muddasir Khan and daughter Safia Tasnim Khan will be closed.
The BFIU also sought the
names and national identity cards of Asaduzzaman Khan and his family members.
BFIU issued this order
under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act 2012.
Initially, for the next
30 days, the concerned parties will not be able to make any kind of
transactions. The letter mentioned that the suspension period will be extended
if necessary.
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