CID inquiring into ‘allegation of money laundering’ against businessman Shawkat Ali

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of police launched an inquiry into the allegation of money laundering against Chattogram-based businessman Shawkat Ali Chowdhury, his family and others linked to him, said sources in the CID.

On December 28, the CID’s Financial Crime Unit issued a notice asking Shawkat to submit photocopies of his and his family members’ national identity cards and local and foreign passports.

The notice also sought records of their foreign travel over the last 10 years, details of movable and immovable assets at home and abroad, income tax documents, ownership and shareholding information of different companies and businesses, approvals from Bangladesh Bank or the government for overseas investments, and documents related to the purchase of properties abroad.

The CID also sent a letter to Gulshan Police Station, instructing it to collect the documents and forward them to the CID.

Earlier, in November last year, the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) launched a separate inquiry into allegations against Shawkat Ali Chowdhury and his family members. The ACC also sent letters to different offices seeking relevant information.