The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) of the central bank has identified 202 bank accounts associated with the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON).
A total of approximately Tk 236.42 crore was deposited into these bank accounts. By November 29, Tk 223.73 crore had been withdrawn, leaving a balance of Tk 12.94 crore, officials said.
Besides, they said, Tk 39.2 crore was deposited in the name of controversial ISKCON leader Chandan Kumar Dhar, also known as Chinmoy Kumar Das. Almost the entire amount has since been withdrawn.
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The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) is currently investigating the source of the funds and identifying the individuals or entities responsible for the deposits.
On November 30, the BFIU ordered the suspension of transactions in the bank accounts of 17 ISKCON members, including controversial leader Chandan Kumar Dhar alias Chinmoy Kumar Das, for 30 days.
On the same day, the BFIU sent this instruction to various banks and financial institutions in the country to suspend transactions in these bank accounts.