ACC chief vows to probe against ‘big fish’

Court Correspondent :

Mohammad Abdul Momen, new Chairman of the Anti-Corruption Commission, on Wednesday said the commission will start an investigation into the allegations against ‘big fish’ immediately, as it is the expectation of people.

“Work as per public expectations is a top priority. We will take action immediately about those cases of corruption that affected the country significantly and take action against the culprits behind these grafts and irregularities,” he said while talking to reporters after taking office.

“ACC is a part of society. It is not impossible to be corrupt in a corrupt society. It is your (journalists) duty to investigate if you find any complaints against me and my commission,” he said.

He also sought cooperation from the media to deliver the right information to people.
Momen, a former Senior Secretary to the government, was serving on a contractual basis in the Ministry of Home Affairs before taking up the responsibility.

ACC Commissioners (Investigation) Miah Mohammad Ali Akbar Azizi also took charge on Wednesday, while Brigadier General (Retired) Hafiz Ahsan Farid is set to assume office on December 17.