The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) of Bangladesh has decided to ban the travel abroad and block the National ID (NID) of Moazzam Hossain. He was the former personal assistant (APS) to Local Government Adviser Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan.
Why Was This Decision Made?
On Saturday, May 24, the ACC verified this information from their office. Following investigations that revealed grave accusations against Moazzam Hossain, they took this action.
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Allegations of Corruption
During his time as APS, Moazzam Hossain is accused of abusing power. He allegedly participated in unlawful acts, including influencing business agreements and tenders for his own gain. He allegedly accumulated fortune worth hundreds of crores of taka thanks to his unscrupulous practices.
Recent Actions by ACC
After questioning him on Thursday, 22 May, the ACC decided it was necessary to stop him from leaving the country and to block his NID. This is to make sure the investigation can continue without any interference or risk of escape.
Background
News about various corruption allegations against Moazzam Hossain recently appeared in the media. Following these reports, he was removed from his position as APS.
Source: ntv Online
