Complaint filed against ex-minister Anisul, wife

A complaint has been lodged against Anisul Huq, former law minister and Advocate Toufika Karim, Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) spokesperson Md Akhtarul Islam told the FE.

Anisul Huq, during his tenure as minister, misused his power to amass a substantial amount of wealth illegally, according to the complaint.

The allegations against him mention the acquisition of a total of 6.80 acres of land in Koshba, Trishal, and Purbachal, possessing shares worth Tk 401 million in Citizen Bank and EXIM Bank, holding savings certificates, bank deposits, and other investments totalling over Tk 232.67 million. He is also the owner of four cars and a motorcycle.

In addition, Toufika Karim, who was the Chairperson of Citizens Bank, allegedly helped Anisul Huq launder millions of taka to Canada and other countries. She is also accused of having massive undeclared assets both in Bangladesh and abroad.

Anisul Huqe also received bribes ranging from Tk 1.0 million and 1.5 million for the recruitment of employees in the lower judiciary, while Toufika Karim was also allegedly involved in these activities, the complaint says.

It has been revealed through confidential investigations that both Anisul Huq and his relatives accumulated significant wealth through corruption and illicit activities, leading the authorities to initiate a formal investigation into their financial affairs and the alleged foreign money laundering activities.

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