The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has filed a money laundering case against Noor Ali, owner of Unique Eastern (Pvt.) Limited, and 13 others for allegedly defrauding Tk 40.71 crore from jobseekers.

The case was lodged under Section 4(2)/4(4) of the Money Laundering Prevention Act 2012 with Gulshan Police Station on Sunday, according to a CID press release.

Investigations revealed that Noor Ali and his associates collected excessive amounts from workers sent to Malaysia between 2022 and 2024. Although the government-fixed fee for manpower export was Tk 78,990, the syndicate allegedly charged Tk 1.50 lakh per person, extracting additional money in the name of passport costs, Covid-19 tests, medical fees, and clothing expenses.

In total, 3,787 workers were reportedly sent to Malaysia during the two-year period, with the group pocketing around Tk 40.71 crore. CID said Noor Ali and the others conspired to embezzle the funds, making it a clear money laundering offence.

The case is currently under investigation by CID’s Financial Crimes Division.

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