The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) of Bangladesh has confirmed that its investigation into multiple corruption allegations involving star cricketer Shakib Al Hasan is actively underway.
“It is still underway. It will be understood after the inquiry,” said ACC Chairman Mohammad Abdul Momen on Sunday during an Eid greeting event in Dhaka. He was responding to questions from reporters seeking updates on the high-profile case.
Shakib, who previously served as the ACC’s brand ambassador in its anti-corruption campaign, is now facing a wide array of serious allegations. These include involvement in a stock market scam, illegal gambling operations, gold smuggling, embezzlement of funds from crab traders, and corruption within cricket. He has also been accused of concealing information about his wealth in his parliamentary election affidavit.
Journalists at the briefing noted the irony of Shakib’s past association with the ACC, particularly his participation in launching its anti-corruption hotline 106 in 2018. He was later removed from the ambassadorial role in 2022 following the surfacing of these allegations.
While the ACC chairman refrained from providing a timeline, he assured that the inquiry was progressing and any further action would depend on the outcome of the investigation.
Bd-pratidin English/ Jisan
