It made the decision in a meeting of the newly formed unit on managing properties achieved through criminal activities at the commission’s Dhaka headquarters on Thursday. Until now, the ACC had moved to freeze or attach movable and immovable assets of people accused in corruption cases only following court orders. “From now on, the ACC will bring illegally amassed wealth under its control during investigations. People riddled with corruption charges will not be allowed to consume the assets anymore,” ACC Director General Munir Chowdhury told the media. He said accountability of those in charge of such assets will also be ensured.

Source: bd News24 January 24, 2019 20:26 UTC