Order to seize more assets of former DB chief Harun

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has received new information regarding former Dhaka Metropolitan Detective (DB) police chief Harun Or Rashid’s land in Cox’s Bazar and membership of an elite club. Following the agency’s application, the court has ordered the seizure of these movable and immovable assets. ACC Deputy Director Akhtarul Islam confirmed this information on Sunday (June 7).
ACC sources said that an investigation is underway against Harun Or Rashid for allegedly acquiring illegal assets worth Tk 17.5 crore. At one stage of the investigation, the agency found more of his assets in the capital’s Cox’s Bazar and Badda areas. In addition, information about his various movable and immovable assets, including membership in elite clubs like Banani Club, Uttara Club and Narayanganj Club, was also found.
ACC claimed that Harun Or Rashid took membership in these expensive clubs at a cost of Tk 10 to 15 lakh. Based on this information, the court ordered the seizure of the newly discovered assets after the ACC applied. Meanwhile, former National Life Insurance Chairman Morshed Alam has been accused of embezzling Tk 470 crore.
In this incident, the ACC has summoned NAH Spinning Mills Limited Managing Director (MD) Abul Hossain for questioning on June 14. On the other hand, a committee has been formed to determine the amount of assets of former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Noor Mohammad, who is accused in the ACC case. The committee will work in coordination with the Public Works Department.