The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has prosecuted Sajeeb Ahmed Wazed Joy, son and former advisor to ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, on charges of amassing illicit wealth and laundering money. According to the commission, Joy committed these offences between 2000 and Jun 30, 2024. The FIR also notes that Joy conducted transactions worth Tk 34.62 million through two bank accounts held in his name. He has been charged under Section 27(1) of the Anti-Corruption Commission Act, 2004; Sections 4(2) and 4(3) of the Money Laundering Prevention Act, 2012; and Section 5(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947. According to the ACC’s investigation, Joy possesses immovable assets worth Tk 543.92 million and movable assets valued at Tk 67.88 million -- totalling Tk 614.68 million.

Source: bd News24 August 14, 2025 17:16 UTC