The Anti-Corruption Commission has filed five cases against businessman Salman F Rahman, his brother Sohel F Rahman, and 34 others, including their sons, over alleged extortion and money laundering amounting to Tk 19.5 billion taken as loans from Janata Bank. ACC Director General Md Akhtar Hossain confirmed that the cases were lodged on Monday after receiving approval from the commission. The companies named are Peerless Garments Limited, Platinum Garments Limited, Kanchpur Apparels Limited, Skynet Apparels Limited, and New Dhaka Industries Limited. According to ACC documents, Peerless Garments embezzled about $50.25 million, Platinum Garments Limited around $18.80 million, Kanchpur Apparels Limited approximately $84.03 million, Skynet Apparels Limited roughly $14.73 million, and New Dhaka Industries Limited about $47.72 million. Based on an exchange rate of Tk 90 to the dollar, the ACC alleges the accused embezzled roughly Tk 19.50 billion.

Source: bd News24 November 03, 2025 13:04 UTC