Gayeshwar Chandra Roy, a senior member of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and former government minister, has been acquitted in a corruption case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). The Dhaka Special Judge's Court-3 delivered the verdict, with Judge Muhammad Kamrul Hasan Khan ruling that the allegations against Roy lacked sufficient proof.
The case stemmed from accusations that Roy had falsely declared the construction costs of his properties in his wealth statement. He was alleged to have concealed Taka 25.36 lakh in additional expenses related to the construction of a six-storey house in Ray's Market and another house on his ancestral land in Keraniganj. Furthermore, electronic items worth over Taka 58,000 were reportedly found in his home, which were not disclosed in his asset report.
The charges were filed in 2009 after the Public Works Department raised concerns about the discrepancies. However, after the ACC filed the case on January 5, 2009, the court conducted a thorough investigation and hearing process. Despite 29 witnesses testifying, the court concluded that there was insufficient evidence to substantiate the allegations against Roy.
Roy's lawyer, Borhan Uddin, confirmed the acquittal and expressed that the case was politically motivated from the beginning. The ruling is seen as a significant legal development, and Roy’s supporters view it as a victory for the BNP leader.
This case is one of several high-profile corruption cases involving political figures in Bangladesh, and its outcome may have implications for future legal proceedings involving public officials and their asset declarations.
Source: BSS
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