The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has frozen 13 bank accounts of Motalles Hossain and his associates for allegedly impersonating former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia to fraudulently collect money. Around Tk 5 crore has been seized temporarily, while a deeper investigation into money laundering and illegal asset accumulation is ongoing.
Details are given below:
CID Takes Action Against Alleged Voice Scam
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has taken strict action against Motalles Hossain for impersonating BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia and claiming to be her liaison officer. According to CID, he used this identity to trick people into giving him money.
As part of the investigation, CID has frozen 13 bank accounts belonging to Motalles Hossain and organizations connected to him.
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Over Tk 5 Crore Temporarily Seized
The accounts contain a total of Tk 5,03,33,782, which has now been seized temporarily following a court order.
“আদালতের আদেশ অনুযায়ী, এসব হিসাবে থাকা মোট ৫,০৩,৩৩,৭৮২ টাকা অস্থায়ীভাবে জব্দ করা হয়েছে।”
“As per the court order, a total of Tk 5,03,33,782 in these accounts has been temporarily seized.”
Suspicious Transactions Worth Over Tk 26 Crore
CID reviewed various reports, documents, and bank transactions during their investigation. They found evidence of suspicious financial activity.
“সিআইডির অনুসন্ধানকালে পাওয়া বিভিন্ন রিপোর্ট ও ডকুমেন্ট এবং ব্যাংক হিসাব পর্যালোচনায় দেখা যায়, মোতাল্লেস হোসেন এবং তার স্বার্থসংশ্লিষ্ট প্রতিষ্ঠানের হিসাবে প্রায় ২৬.৮৪ কোটি টাকার সন্দেহজনক লেনদেনের তথ্য পাওয়া গেছে।”
“CID’s analysis of documents and bank records found suspicious transactions of around Tk 26.84 crore linked to Motalles Hossain and his associated institutions.”
These activities are now being examined for possible links to money laundering and illegal asset accumulation. Authorities are also reviewing his real estate and other financial dealings.
More Suspects May Be Identified
CID is now gathering details from those who were cheated and working to identify other people who may be part of this voice scam.
“প্রতারণার শিকার ব্যক্তিদের কাছ থেকে তথ্য সংগ্রহ এবং এ ঘটনায় জড়িত সংঘবদ্ধ চক্রের অন্যান্য সন্দেহভাজনদের শনাক্ত করার কার্যক্রমও অব্যাহত রেখেছে সিআইডি।”
“CID is continuing to collect information from victims and trying to identify other suspected members of the organized fraud group.”
Source: Daily Jugantor
