The Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Court has imposed a travel ban on former Dhaka South City Corporation Mayor Mohammad Sayeed Khokon, along with his mother Shahana Hanif, wife Farhana Sayeed, and brother Javed Ahmed. The decision follows a request by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) during a hearing on Monday.
Acting Judge Md. Ibrahim Mia approved the ban after the ACC’s Deputy Director of Money Laundering, Md. Masudur Rahman, filed the application. The hearing was led by ACC Public Prosecutor Mir Ahmed Ali Salam.
The application highlights multiple corruption allegations against Khokon, including suspicious financial transactions linked to the bank accounts of Khokon, his mother, and his brother. It is alleged that Khokon and his family accumulated significant wealth both within Bangladesh and abroad through the abuse of his political influence.
Concerns over the possibility of the accused fleeing the country to avoid investigation prompted the court to impose the travel ban, ensuring the integrity of the ongoing inquiry.
Bd-pratidin English/ Jisan
