Dr Atiur, Dr Barkat among 23 sued by ACC
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed a case against 23 people, including former Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Atiur Rahman and economist Dr Abul Barkat, for allegedly embezzling TK 297 crore under the guise of the Enontex Group.
Deputy Director Nazmul Hossain at the ACC Dhaka Integrated District Office filed the case on Thursday, said ACC Director General Md Akhter Hossain.
The accused include high-ranking officials from Janata Bank, such as former Deputy Governor Abu Hena Mohammad Razi Hasan, former directors, and managing officials.
The charges involve creating false records through forgery and money laundering to embezzle loan funds in collaboration with officials from the bank.