Court freezes Tk 1.4b of Anisul Huq

A Dhaka court has ordered to freeze about Tk 1.4 billion in 27 bank accounts of former law minister Anisul Huq, his family members and confidantes, report agencies.

Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Md Zakir Hossain Galib passed the order on Tuesday, allowing a plea of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).

"Anisul Huq is accused of amassing about Tk 1.46 billion in his and his closed ones' names from January 12, 2014, to December 16, 2024, by misusing his power and corruption, keeping those under his possession, making suspicious transactions of about Tk 6.65 billion through 29 bank accounts," the ACC plea said.

The anti-graft body further said attempts are being made to transfer, hand over or relocate these ill-gotten properties.

"So it is needed to freeze those 27 bank accounts, or else it would not be possible to seize the money, which can cause an irreparable damage to the state," the plea added.