A Dhaka court today (Dec 23) issued a travel ban on former Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) mayor Sayeed Khokon, along with his wife Farhana Sayeed, his mother Shahana Hanif, and his brother Javed Ahmed.

Judge Md Ibrahim Mia of the Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge's Court issued the order in response to a petition filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).

ACC Deputy Director Md Masudur Rahman, responsible for money laundering investigations, submitted the petition, mentioning suspicious transactions in bank accounts held by Shahana Hanif, Sayeed Khokon, and Javed Ahmed.

The ACC accused Sayeed Khokon and his family of using their positions and influence to acquire substantial assets in Bangladesh and abroad. 

Fearing that the individuals might attempt to leave the country and obstruct the investigation, the ACC requested the travel ban. 

BDST: 16639 HRS, DEC 23, 2024
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