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ACC initiates probe against three former MPs

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Staff Reporter :

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) of Bangladesh has launched investigations against three former Members of Parliament (MPs) following serious allegations of accumulating illegal wealth.

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The MPs under scrutiny are Dr. Mansur Ahmed, the former MP of Rajshahi-5; Abul Kalam Azad, the former MP of Gaibandha-4; and Shahe Alam, the former MP of Barisal-2. The ACC officially commenced the investigation on Tuesday.

According to the ACC, these former MPs are suspected of amassing assets that far exceed their documented sources of income. The investigation aims to thoroughly examine the extent of their alleged illegal wealth accumulation.

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