B Mirror Desk : The Financial Crime Unit of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has placed a freeze on 35 bank accounts associated with journalist and television presenter Munni Saha, along with related individuals and entities, which hold around Tk18.16 crore.
According to a press release from the CID issued today (24 May), the accounts were frozen due to allegations that Munni Saha and her spouse, Kabir Hossain Tapas, misused their journalistic positions to exert inappropriate influence, partake in fraudulent activities, and extort funds.
The CID indicated that the couple is accused of laundering illegal funds through accounts held in their names and those of connected individuals and organizations.
In response to these allegations, the CID has launched a money laundering investigation in accordance with the Money Laundering Prevention Rules, 2019.
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