The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has uncovered a substantial stash of assets during a raid on three lockers belonging to former Bangladesh Bank Deputy Governor, Sitanshu Kumar Sur Chowdhury (SK Sur). The recovery includes 1.005 kg of gold, 169,000 US dollars, 55,000 euros, and 70 lakh taka in fixed deposits (FDR), with a total estimated value of approximately 4 crore 75 lakh taka.
A seven-member team from the ACC, led by Director Kazi Sayemuzzaman, conducted a meticulous raid on the lockers of former Bangladesh Bank Deputy Governor at the central bank on Sunday. The operation, which began at 10:50 am and lasted over 10 hours, concluded at 9:20 pm with Executive Magistrate Syeda Saleha Noor overseeing the proceedings.
Regarding the operation, ACC Director Kazi Sayemuzzaman said, SK Sur was served a notice to provide an account of his assets, but he failed to submit the details. As a result, the ACC conducted a raid at his residence to investigate his assets.
During that operation, information was obtained suggesting the presence of valuables in SK Sur's Bangladesh Bank lockers. Acting on this, and with court approval, a search was conducted at the lockers on Sunday, he said.
After a full day of investigation, authorities recovered 1.005 kg of gold, 169,300 US dollars, 55,000 euros, and 70 lakh taka in fixed deposits (FDRs). However, the FDRs were not in SK Sur's name, and the associated accounts would be further scrutinized, he added.
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) launched an investigation into Sitanhshu Kumar Sur Chowdhury (SK Sur) in 2022, following his connection to the financial scandal involving PK Halder.
In March of that year, he was summoned by the ACC for questioning.
SK Sur had retired from his position as Deputy Governor of Bangladesh Bank in January 2018.
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