Chattogram, Bangladesh – September 19, 2024 – Mohammad Jakir Hossain, a resident of Ramganj upazila in Lakshmipur and currently residing in Old Dhaka’s Bangshal area, was detained at Hazrat Shah Amanat International Airport on Thursday while attempting to board a Dubai-bound flight.
Details of the Incident
The arrest occurred when the US Bangla Airlines flight BS-343 from Dhaka landed at the airport. Customs Intelligence and National Security Intelligence detectives apprehended Hossain with a significant amount of foreign currency.
Amount and Currency Recovered
The authorities recovered a total of 770,000 Saudi Riyals and 46,000 UAE Dirhams from Hossain, amounting to approximately Tk 2.44 crore (24.4 million Bangladeshi Taka).
Legal Proceedings
Following the detention, the process to transfer Hossain to Patenga police station has begun. A case will be filed against him under the Money Laundering Act.
This case highlights ongoing vigilance and enforcement efforts by Bangladeshi authorities in combating illegal currency movements and financial crimes.
