ACC seeks info on Shakib’s capital market investments

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has sought information on the stock market investments by former national cricket team captain and former lawmaker Shakib Al Hasan to the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC).

In a letter sent to BSEC recently, the ACC has sought details of Shakib’s financial transactions, share ownership, investments and income and expenditure records of various companies related to him.

BSEC director and spokesperson Abul Kalam confirmed the matter to risingbd on Thursday (April 24).

“The ACC is investigating allegations of money laundering, stock market scams and illegal wealth acquisition against Shakib. We will provide them with the necessary information as per their demand,” the BSEC director said.

A two-member committee led by ACC Deputy Director Mahbubul Alam has been tasked with uncovering illegal assets, he added.