CHATTOGRAM, Jan 1, 2026 (BSS) - The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed two separate cases against former councilor Ziaul Haque Sumon and his wife Shahnaz Akhtar from Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) South Halishahar ward. 
 
They are accused of concealing information in their asset declarations and acquiring wealth that is inconsistent with their known sources of income. The cases were filed today at the ACC Chattogram Integrated District Office-1 by Apel Mahmud Biplob, Deputy Assistant Director of the same office.
 
Subel Ahmed, Deputy Director of ACC Chattogram Integrated District Office-1, has confirmed the details of the cases. He mentioned that if any other individuals are found to be involved during the investigation of the two cases, they will also be considered.
 
The ACC stated that the first case filed against former councilor Ziaul Haque Sumon accuses him of withholding information about movable and immovable assets totaling Tk 86,90,237 in his asset declaration submitted to the Anti-Corruption Commission.
 
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has uncovered evidence of Ziaul Haque Sumon acquiring and possessing assets worth Tk 165,110,352 that are inconsistent with his known income. The ACC's investigation revealed that Sumon's legitimate income from 2013-14 to 2021-22 was only Tk 1,26,46,140, yet his total assets and expenses during that period exceeded Tk 177,770,000. This significant disparity raised suspicions about the source of his wealth. Consequently, a case has been filed against him under Sections 26(2) and 27(1) of the Anti-Corruption Commission Act, 2004.
 
In the second case, Shahnaz Akhtar, the wife of Ziaul Haque Sumon, has been accused of acquiring assets worth Tk 2 crore 2 lakh 26 thousand 269, which are inconsistent with her known source of income. 

The ACC investigation revealed that only Tk 66 lakh 52 thousand was considered as acceptable income against her acquired assets and expenses. The ACC alleges that Shahnaz Akhtar obtained and possessed these illegal assets with the assistance of her husband, Ziaul Haque Sumon. Consequently, a case has been filed against her under Section 27(1) of the Anti-Corruption Commission Act, 2004, and Section 109 of the Penal Code.