The Begum Para controversy emerged in 2020 when revelations showed government officials, businessmen, and politicians had transferred illegally acquired wealth to Canada. Former Foreign Minister Dr. A.K. Abdul Momen stated on Nov. 18, 2020, that preliminary investigations found most offenders were government officials rather than politicians, and authorities would act against illegal money laundering.
The Anti-Corruption Commission requested a list of 28 individuals for prosecution. The High Court demanded detailed information about money launderers, but the case was quietly dropped after the ACC reported more than 100 people had transferred about 2,500 crore taka abroad.
The 28-person list obtained by Bangladesh Pratidin shows that former bureaucrats hold properties in Toronto, Montreal, and Ottawa. Dr. Ahmad Kaikaus possesses four houses, while Abdur Rouf Talukder controls five properties in Toronto.
Since the Awami League government fell on Aug. 5, 231 Bangladeshis sought political asylum in Canada through July. Expatriates report that these individuals live luxuriously despite lacking visible legal income sources.
The Anti-Corruption Commission requested a list of 28 individuals for prosecution. The High Court demanded detailed information about money launderers, but the case was quietly dropped after the ACC reported more than 100 people had transferred about 2,500 crore taka abroad.
The 28-person list obtained by Bangladesh Pratidin shows that former bureaucrats hold properties in Toronto, Montreal, and Ottawa. Dr. Ahmad Kaikaus possesses four houses, while Abdur Rouf Talukder controls five properties in Toronto.
Since the Awami League government fell on Aug. 5, 231 Bangladeshis sought political asylum in Canada through July. Expatriates report that these individuals live luxuriously despite lacking visible legal income sources.
