The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has detected suspicious financial transactions worth over Tk 127 crore in bank accounts linked to Faisal Karim Masud, the main accused in the murder of Inqilab Manch spokesperson Sharif Osman Bin Hadi, and his associates.
Based on information from law enforcement and intelligence agencies, the CID has launched a money laundering probe under the Money Laundering Prevention Act, 2012.
Special Police Super of the CID (media) Md Jasim Uddin Khan confirmed media of the matter.
Following the December 12 shooting of Osman Hadi in Dhaka’s Purana Paltan, the CID began a shadow investigation, collecting CCTV footage, forensic evidence, and bank records. Analysis of seized check books indicates unfinished transactions totalling around Tk 218 crore.
Although Faisal remains at large, several family members and associates have been arrested for aiding his escape and concealing evidence.
The CID has also initiated legal steps to confiscate about Tk 65 lakh from related bank accounts and is investigating possible links to organised crime, illegal arms financing, and a wider criminal network behind the murder.
