ACC files 512 cases, freezes Tk 222b worth of bank accounts in a yr

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) filed a total of 512 cases and froze Tk 222 billion worth of bank accounts between December 2024 and October 2025.

The figures were revealed at a view-exchange meeting on the occasion of the Commission's 21st anniversary at its headquarters in Dhaka on Tuesday.

In its activity report, the ACC said it received 11,600 complaints and launched 960 inquiries during the period.

The Commission also filed charge sheets of 315 cases against 1078 accused persons.

As part of its enforcement drive, the ACC seized a significant amount of assets at home and abroad.

Domestic asset seizures totaled at Tk 30.39 billion, while overseas seizures accounted for approximately Tk 965 million.

The Commission also reported freezing bank accounts both inside and outside the country.

Freezing of domestic bank accounts amounted to Tk 222.26 billion, while that of foreign accounts worth Tk 285.5 million  and US$ 28,950 was blocked during the period.

At present, a total of 718 cases are under trial, including 198 departmental inquiries, 28 court cases, and four found cases.

The Commission imposed fines amounting to Tk 50.95 billion, while confiscated assets reached Tk 3.1 billion.

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