ACC Approves Charges Against 13, Including Former NBL Directors, for Money Laundering and Corruption
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has approved charge sheets against 13 individuals, including former National Bank Limited (NBL) directors Ron Haque Sikder and Rick Haque Sikder, for money laundering and corruption. The charges follow an investigation into their financial activities from 2017 to 2021.
The ACC discovered that Ron Haque spent $60,92,225 and Rick Haque spent $26,22,499 abroad using their credit cards during this period, despite having insufficient 'free money' accounts. The brothers allegedly attempted to legitimise these transactions through money laundering. On March 31, 2024, the ACC charged the two brothers, along with other NBL officials, including former and current managing directors, vice-presidents, and senior assistant vice-presidents, with corruption-related offenses. The charge sheets were approved for two cases filed on charges of money laundering and corruption.
The ACC's action sends a strong message against corruption and money laundering. The accused will now face trial, with the court determining their guilt or innocence based on the evidence presented.
