Journalist Munni Saha, her organization’s 35 bank accounts frozen

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of police has frozen 35 bank accounts operated under the names of journalist Munni Saha, her husband businessman Kabir Hossain, and individuals and organizations associated with them. These accounts currently hold approximately Tk18.16 crore (181.6 million).

This information was revealed in a press release issued by the CID’s media wing on Saturday (May 24).

According to CID, allegations have been made that Munni Saha and her husband used her profession in journalism to exert influence and earn large sums of money through fraud and extortion. The investigation has found evidence that the money was used through various transactions in different bank accounts.

Based on the allegations, CID’s Financial Crime Unit launched an investigation under the Anti-Money Laundering Act. The preliminary investigation found that 46 bank accounts were opened in the names of Munni Saha and her associates, of which 35 are currently active.

A total transaction of Tk186.56 crore (1.865 billion) has been recorded through these accounts so far. The currently active 35 accounts contain Tk18.16 crore.

Following a petition from the investigating officer, the court ordered the freezing of the 35 bank accounts along with the funds.

CID stated that the investigation is ongoing based on allegations of money laundering and illegal accumulation of wealth, and necessary legal actions will be taken in due course.