Bank Manager Caught After Stealing Over 10 Crore Taka
Alamgir Hossain, the branch manager of the Ansar-VDP Development Bank in Senbagh and Datterhat in Noakhali, was arrested by the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) for embezzling more than 10 crore taka. The manager had been on the run after fraudulently issuing loans under false names and information.
He was apprehended on Saturday evening, 29th November, around 9:30 PM from a residence in Chattogram, and was later handed over to the Anti-Corruption Commission’s (ACC) Noakhali office investigation team on Sunday morning, 30th November, at 10:30 AM.
Fraudulent Loan Practices and Fake Documents
Alamgir Hossain had taken advantage of the bank’s loan system by creating fake identities for borrowers who did not even exist. Using fraudulent National ID cards and mobile numbers, he took out loans in the names of non-existent customers. In total, he embezzled more than 10 crore taka from the bank’s two branches and went into hiding.
The ACC Enforcement Unit carried out an investigation on 20th October, during which they discovered clear evidence of numerous irregularities and fraud. This evidence was corroborated by the bank’s internal investigation. Based on the findings, the ACC filed two separate cases at the Noakhali Special Senior Judge’s Court.
Legal Action and Investigation
In October, news of the scandal broke, leading to accusations of nearly 9 crore taka being embezzled. Following this, the ACC filed two cases against Alamgir Hossain. RAB-11 managed to apprehend him in Chattogram in connection with these cases.
According to Md Faruk Ahmed, the Deputy Director of the ACC Noakhali office, there are two cases filed against Alamgir Hossain for embezzling over 9 crore taka from the bank’s two branches. After his arrest, he was handed over to the court for further legal proceedings.
Md Sujon Mia, the Deputy Director and District Commandant of Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Force in Noakhali, confirmed that Alamgir Hossain had siphoned off funds by issuing loans in the names of various members of the force. This was revealed during both the internal investigation of the bank and the ACC’s probe.
| Allegation | Details |
|---|---|
| Fraudulent Loans | Fake borrowers with non-existent identities |
| Amount Embezzled | Over 9 crore taka |
| Arrest Location | Chattogram |
| Cases Filed | Two separate cases filed by the ACC |
| Method of Fraud | Use of fake National ID cards and mobile numbers |
This case highlights serious lapses in the banking system and the need for more stringent checks to prevent fraud and financial misconduct.