ACC sues ex-State Minister for Shipping Khalid on graft charges

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed a case against former State Minister for Shipping Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury on charges of acquiring assets illegally and making suspicious transactions through his bank accounts.

ACC Assistant Director Minhaj Bin Islam filed the case as the plaintiff on Monday (April 7).

Director General (Prevention) Md Akhter Hossain confirmed the news.

He said the ACC investigation team has revealed that Khalid Mahmud, former member of parliament (MP) from Dinajpur-2 constituency, acquired illegal assets worth Tk 5,73,82,687 which is inconsistent with the known sources of income.

Besides, Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury, also Awami League Organizing Secretary, made suspicious transactions through his 11 bank accounts and 5 bank cards involving Tk 13,68,23,510.