BSS-05 Probe report in graft case against Mirza Abbas, his wife April 30

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Probe report in graft case against Mirza Abbas, his wife April 30

DHAKA, March 20, 2019 (BSS) – A Dhaka court today fixed April 30 for
submitting probe report in a graft case filed against BNP leader Mirza Abbas
and his wife Afroza Abbas.

Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Satyabrata Shikder reset the date as the
investigation officer failed to submit the report today.

According to the case documents, Afroza Abbas in her tax statement said
she runs a business of handicraft, whereas she described herself as a
housewife in her passport.

Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) in its probe found illegal wealth of Taka
20.76 crore in her name, which they believe was amassed by the help of her
husband. She is also found stating fake loan documents in her statements with
evil intention.

The ACC further said Mirza Abbas had not any mentionable source of income
before 1991 but amassed huge wealth through corruption after becoming Dhaka
City Corporation Mayor and Housing and Public Works Minister respectively.

ACC assistant director Salauddin on January 7 last, filed the case against
the couple with Shahjahanpur Police Station in the capital.

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