No pressure to influence probe into Benazir, Matiur : ACC
Staff Correspondent
Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Secretary Khorsheda Yasmin said that there is no pressure from outside to influence the investigation of former Inspector General of Police Benazir Ahmed and Revenue Officer Matiur Rahman for acquiring wealth beyond known income.
She said this to the media on Monday (June 24) afternoon.
Regarding the external pressure and influence in the investigation of corruption of high-ranking officials in the government, the ACC secretary said, 'You know that the Anti-Corruption Commission is an independent body, there is no pressure coming from any side in these matters. The two laws and rules that I am referring to, there are some other related laws, in the light of which our legal process is going on. There will be no exception or disruption to the activities that are carried out in other cases.
Khorsheda Yasmeen said, "The date of personal hearing of former Inspector General of Police Benazir Ahmed's wife and two daughters was Monday but they did not appear . He did not apply to extend the date. But gave a written statement. Where they described their position on the complaint. This application came last Thursday along with the application of Benazir Ahmed.
According to the ACC secretary, the relevant investigation officers will take further action according to ACC law and ACC rules after verifying the application made by Benazir's wife and daughters.
Regarding what kind of legal action can be taken later on them, she said, 'The investigating officers will take a post-commission decision after giving their report. Further action will be taken based on the recommendations of the officials in the report and according to other legal processes.
Regarding Matiur, ACC Secretary Khorsheda Yasmeen said, 'Investigation against Motiur has already started. The investigating officer applied to the court to ban Motiur's foreign travel. Motiur has been banned from traveling abroad by the court. Matiur, his wife Laila Kaniz and their son Ahmed Taufiqur Rahman Arnab have been banned from traveling abroad.
