The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed a case against former MP from Munshiganj-3, Mrinal Kanti Das, and his wife on charges of acquiring assets beyond their known sources of income.

ACC Director General Mohammad Akhtar Hossain disclosed the matter at a press conference on Tuesday (March 18).

According to case statement, Mrinal Kanti Das accumulated assets worth Tk 1,55,17,230, which are inconsistent with his declared income. 

Additionally, Mrinal Kanti engaged in suspicious transactions totaling Tk 2,40,99,906 between 2013 and 2024, involving deposits and withdrawals from eight bank accounts, raising concerns of money laundering. 

The charges also include hiding the illicit sources of income through corruption and bribery, violating provisions of the Anti-Corruption Commission Act, 2004; the Money Laundering Prevention Act, 2012; and the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947.

The ACC also accused Nilima Das, Mrinal Kanti's wife, of acquiring assets worth Tk 1,45,28,084, which also do not match her known income sources. 

Nilima was involved in suspicious transactions totaling Tk 16,19,27,641 in 30 bank accounts between 2013 and 2024. 

Both Nilima and Mrinal Kanti Das face additional charges under the Money Laundering Prevention Act and the Penal Code, read case statement.

BDST: 1754 HRS, March 18, 2025
MSK