The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has taken initiative to inquiry the corruption and money laundering allegations against former lawmaker Shafiqul Islam Shimul from Natore-2.
An ACC sources said that Shimul is accused of embezzling government funds through irregularities and corruption, laundering money abroad, and purchasing property in Canada.
Besides, Shimul allegedly amassed wealth beyond known sources of income.
Earlier, on August 15, the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) instructed all banks to freeze accounts of former lawmaker from Natore-2 Shimul, his wife Shamima Sultana Jannati and other family members, including his sons, daughters and parents for a period of 30 days in the first instance.
Additionally, a case has been filed on August 17 against Shimul and 61 leaders and activists of the Awami League on charge of attacking BNP leaders in Natore.
