HC asks ACC to probe money laundering thru e-commerce

The High Court (HC) on Monday directed the Anti-Corruption Commission to conduct a probe on how much money was laundered through e-commerce platform and individuals.

At the same time, the HC bench also directed the ACC to submit detailed information about those people who were involved in money laundering through e-commerce platforms.

The HC bench comprising Justice Md Mozibur Rahman Miah and Justice Khizir Hayat came up with the orders after hearing on three separate writ petitions filed in this connection.

The HC bench also issued a rule asking the government to explain why its inaction in determining the liability of the financial scandal should not be declared illegal.

After the HC order, lawyers concerned told reporters that the High Court has directed to find out the individuals and organisations involved in the financial scandal through the e-commerce platform.

At the same time, the court directed the parties concerned including the ACC to determine the amount of money smuggled abroad from the e-commerce company.

The three similar writ petitions were filed with the HC earlier over the fraudulent activities by the e-commerce companies that surfaced in recent months.

Lawyers Md Anwarul Islam, Mohammad Shishir Monir and Humayun Kabir Pallab stood for the petitioners while Deputy Attorney General Bipul Bagmar represented the state.