A Dhaka court has set September 23 as the deadline for submitting the investigation report in a case against 15 individuals, including former Bangladesh national cricket team captain Shakib Al Hasan, over alleged share market manipulation, fraud, and money laundering. Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Shahjahan Kabir passed the order after the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) failed to submit the probe report on the scheduled date. The case was filed on June 17, 2025, by ACC Assistant Director Sajjad Hossain. The accused are alleged to have artificially inflated share prices through illegal transactions, resulting in the misappropriation of Tk 256.97 crore.
FAQs
- **Who are the accused in the case?** Shakib Al Hasan, Abul Khair, Qazi Sadia Hasan, Abul Kalam Matbor, Kanika Afroz, Mohammad Bashar, Sajed Matbor, Aleya Begum, Qazi Fuad Hasan, Qazi Farid Hasan, Shirin Akter, Zaved A Matin, Jahed Kamal, Humayun Kabir, and Tanvir Nizam.
- **What are the allegations against them?** The accused are alleged to have artificially inflated the prices of specific shares through illegal serial transactions, fraudulent trading, gambling, and speculative activities.
- **How much money is involved in the case?** The total amount allegedly misappropriated is Tk 256.97 crore, described by investigators as 'proceeds of crime.'
- **When was the case filed?** The case was filed on June 17, 2025, by ACC Assistant Director Sajjad Hossain.
