Anti-Corruption Commission arrested a former manager of Southeast Bank Ltd’s Rajshahi Branch on the charge of swindling Tk 2 crore 5 lakh in connection with one businessman. The arrestee is identified as ASM Ariful Haque (63). He was arrested on early Monday from his residence at Shipaipara area of the city.
According to Anti-Corruption Commission, the accused manager gave loan to businessman Rafiqul Islam despite having his fake documents which is illegal. After knowing this, the bank authority filed a case with Rajshahi court against Ariful and Rafiqul. Later, an official of ACC investigated the case. A charge sheet was also placed against the accused before Rajshahi metropolitan magistrate court. After investigation, the report was sent to the divisional special judge’s court.
Today (Tuesday) Ariful has been produced before the court. Jahangir Alam, an ACC deputy director of integrated district office said The Bangladesh Post that they also trying to arrest the other accused involved with the swidling.