Over 100 Corruption Allegations Filed With ACC Against Yunus and Advisers

❐ Staff Reporter

The ACC has received over a hundred complaints against former chief advisor Dr. Yunus and his government advisers, including those who were in office. These complaints were filed within a week of his resignation.

A responsible official of the ACC said that these will be scrutinized like other complaints. There will also be an investigation.

However, there have been allegations that former advisors are trying to influence and stop the investigation.

Sources say that allegations of various types of corruption, irregularities, nepotism, bribery, and mismanagement have been made against almost all the advisors, including former Chief Advisor Dr. Muhammad Yunus.

Dr. Yunus has been accused of income tax evasion, embezzlement of funds through the formation of trusts, and money laundering abroad.

It is learnt that multiple allegations have been filed against former legal advisor Dr. Asif Nazrul, including cases and bail transactions, irregularities in the appointment of judges and sub-registrars.

There are allegations of irregularities and property-related allegations against Environmental Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan in a Department of Environment project.

Energy Advisor Muhammad Fauzul Kabir Khan has been accused of financial irregularities with a private power company.

Allegations of tender fraud and procurement irregularities have been filed against Health Advisor Nurjahan Begum.

ACC sources said that student advisor Asif Mahmud has been accused of embezzling a large amount of money, accepting bribes, and laundering money abroad.

Information Advisor Mahfuz Alam has also been accused of irregularities in the issuance of TV channel licenses.

In this regard, Dr. Iftekharuzzaman, Executive Director of Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB), said that if the initial truth of the allegations is found, an investigation should be conducted and action should be taken.

He said, “No one is above the law. If they commit corruption and irregularities, action should be taken. We will ensure that.”