The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed a case against 27 individuals, including former Bangladesh Bank Governor Atiur Rahman and economist Abul Barkat, over the alleged embezzlement of Tk 2.87 billion from Janata Bank.
The case was filed on Thursday (February 20) at the ACC's Dhaka Integrated District Office. A senior ACC official confirmed the development to the media.
The case details reveal that the embezzlement occurred through Janata Bank in the name of Ennontex Company. The accused include Atiur Rahman, former Governor of Bangladesh Bank, economist Abul Barkat, and 25 others.
According to the case statement, Atiur Rahman and his associates used various unethical means to steal the funds. Previously, in 2022, the ACC had investigated allegations of loan irregularities against Rahman, but the case was closed due to insufficient evidence at that time.
