Chargesheet against GK Shamim, mother submitted

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The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has submitted chargesheet against GK Shamim and his mother Ayesha Akhter.

Julfiker Hossain, an officer of the ACC’s general register branch, confirmed this matter on Saturday.

Shamim and his mother were charged with acquiring illegal assets worth Tk 298.08 crore on October 21 last year. ACC Deputy Director Saladin filed a case against them.

According to the case, Shamim became the owner of immovable assests of Tk 50 crore till 2018-19.

He was arrested along with illegal firearms and a huge amount of money from his Niketan office on September 20 last year in a drive against casino and other anti-social businesses.

Seven of his bodyguards were also arrested during the raid.

Fixed deposit receipts (FDR) worth Tk 165 crore, around Tk 1.8 crore in cash, a large stash of US and Singaporean dollars and some foreign alcohol were also seized during the drive.

Later, the RAB lodged three cases under the Narcotics Control Act and Arms Act against Shamim with Gulshan Police Station.