The court has imposed a travel ban on restaurant businessman Nazmi Nowroz, who took a loan of 234 crore taka under the name of a chotpoti shop. On Tuesday, Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Zakir Hossain Galib issued the order following a petition by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). In court, ACC’s general registration officer Akkas Ali stated that the petition was filed by ACC Deputy Director Afroza Haque Khan, and the court granted the request. A four-member investigation team has been formed to probe allegations against former chairman of First Security Islami Bank Limited, Saiful Alam Masud (S Alam Group), and others for approving a 234 crore taka loan under a chotpoti shop’s name.
ACC’s investigation revealed that Nazmi Nowroz attempted to flee abroad. His escape could hinder the inquiry, making it necessary to prevent his departure. Earlier, on January 15, ACC announced that an investigation had been launched against Nazmi Nowroz, owner of Nowroz Enterprise, and bank officials over irregularities in granting a 234 crore taka loan for a chotpoti shop and two restaurants in Chattogram. Intelligence reports indicate the involvement of S Alam Group Chairman and owner of the bank, Saiful Alam Masud, in this loan fraud. Based on these allegations, the ACC has decided to investigate those responsible.
Source: Jugantor
