ACC sues KMP ADC Kamruzzaman

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed a case against SM Kamruzzaman, additional deputy commissioner of Khulna Metropolitan Police (KMP), for alleged corruption and asset concealment.

The case was filed on Monday by Rokibul Islam, an assistant director at the ACC's Khulna office.

ACC spokesperson Akhtarul Islam confirmed the matter to reporters.

The allegations include concealing information about assets worth Tk1,960,000 and acquiring assets amounting to Tk10,232,000 that are inconsistent with his known sources of income.

According to the FIR, Kamruzzaman provided false and misleading information in his asset declaration submitted to the ACC, violating sections 26(2) and 27(1) of the Anti-Corruption Commission Act, 2004.

In his asset statement, he reported a total of Tk29,021,846, including Tk18,772,149 in tangible assets and Tk10,249,697 in intangible assets.

However, during the investigation, it was found that he possesses a total of Tk30,981,846 in assets, including Tk20,712,149 in tangible assets and Tk1,029,697 in intangible assets.

This indicates that he concealed information about assets worth Tk1,960,000.

Further examination of the records revealed that at the time of his asset declaration, he had liabilities totaling Tk4,500,000 with Delta Brac Housing Finance Corporation and Rupali Bank. After deducting these liabilities, his net asset value stands at Tk26,481,846.

Additionally, his total legitimate income from salary, rent, vehicle hire, savings interest, and land sales amounts to Tk22,481,718.

However, he spent Tk6,232,454 on family expenses and debt repayment, resulting in a net savings of Tk16,249,264. Thus, the discrepancy between his known sources of income and his assets is calculated at Tk10,232,582.

According to the report, Kamruzzaman is accused of abusing his position within the Bangladesh Police to acquire assets inconsistent with his known income, constituting an offense punishable under section 27(1) of the Anti-Corruption Commission Act, 2004.