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BB asks banks to freeze accounts of Nafeez Sarafat, his family

Express Report
  26 Aug 2024, 04:16

The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) on Sunday asked banks to freeze the accounts of Chowdhury Nafeez Sarafat, his wife Anjuman Ara Shahid and son Rahib Safwan Sarafat Chowdhury.

The BFIU has also asked banks to suspend all transactions conducted under their privately owned institutions.

The organisation has directed the suspension for 30 days under section-23 of the Money Laundering Prevention Act, 2012.

It also said if there is any locker service in their name, its use would be cancelled for 30 days.

The BFIU also sought access to details of any bank accounts of any business organisation owned by Nafeez and his family within five working days from the issuance of the letter.

Chowdhury Nafeez Sarafat is the chairman of Bangladesh RACE Management PCL and Padma Bank.

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BB asks banks to freeze accounts of Nafeez Sarafat, his family

Express Report
  26 Aug 2024, 04:16

The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) on Sunday asked banks to freeze the accounts of Chowdhury Nafeez Sarafat, his wife Anjuman Ara Shahid and son Rahib Safwan Sarafat Chowdhury.

The BFIU has also asked banks to suspend all transactions conducted under their privately owned institutions.

The organisation has directed the suspension for 30 days under section-23 of the Money Laundering Prevention Act, 2012.

It also said if there is any locker service in their name, its use would be cancelled for 30 days.

The BFIU also sought access to details of any bank accounts of any business organisation owned by Nafeez and his family within five working days from the issuance of the letter.

Chowdhury Nafeez Sarafat is the chairman of Bangladesh RACE Management PCL and Padma Bank.

Comments

Egg Wholesalers Strike Triggers Shortage, Prices Soar
Padma Bank faces setback as govt transition delays merger plans
China offers $325 bn in fiscal stimulus for ailing economy
Market monitoring teams fine several businesses in city
US Fed official says one or two more rate cuts 'likely' this year