The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has approved two separate charge sheets against seven individuals, including three former customs officials, for allegedly embezzling approximately Tk 176 crore in government revenue through the use of forged documents and the exploitation of duty facilities.
The announcement was made by ACC Public Relations Officer Md. Akhtarul Islam on Monday (December 15, 2025).
Details of the Charge Sheets
The investigation revealed a systematic pattern of fraud involving the falsification of shipping documents and the intentional misclassification of imported goods to avoid higher tax brackets.
1. The Tk 81 Crore Evasion Case The first charge sheet focuses on revenue embezzlement amounting to approximately Tk 80.93 crore. The accused allegedly used forged documents and declared high-duty items under low-duty categories to bypass standard revenue collection.
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The Accused: * Mohammad Kasif Forkan, Owner of Gabi Trade International.
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Md. Mostafa Kamal Chowdhury, Managing Director of Messrs Sy & Co. Ltd.
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Md. Shafiul Alam, Former Customs Revenue Officer.
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Md. Shawkat Anwar Chowdhury, Retired Appraiser (Importer).
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2. The Tk 95 Crore Evasion Case The second charge sheet involves the embezzlement of Tk 94.61 crore related to the import of consumer goods from China. The investigation found that the accused used fake declarations, incorrect HS (Harmonized System) codes, and forged maritime documents to release consignments without paying the required duties.
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The Accused:
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Humayun Kabir, Former Customs Revenue Officer.
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Mujibur Rahman, Former Customs official.
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Md. Abul Hasnat Sohag, Owner of Sadman Enterprise.
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Criminal Allegations
According to the investigation reports, the accused worked in collusion to commit criminal breach of trust, fraud, and forgery. They created and utilized fake shipping documents to deceive the customs authority and the National Board of Revenue (NBR).
The ACC has approved the filing of these charge sheets under several sections of the Penal Code (409, 420, 467, 468, 471, and 109) and Section 5(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947.
The legal proceedings are expected to move to the specialized courts following the formal submission of these charge sheets.
