Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Wednesday filed a case against four people, including Laxmipur-2 independent MP Mohammad Shahid Islam alias Kazi Papul and his wife, on charges of money laundering and amassing illegal wealth.

The High Court on Tuesday asked the government to explain why Laxmipur-2 independent MP Mohammad Shahid Islam should not be expelled and his seat declared vacant.

The Public Prosecutor of Kuwait had approached the Central Bank to freeze the bank accounts of Mohammad Shahid Islam, MP of Laxmipur-2 constituency (independent), who was held in Kuwait connection with cases related to human trafficking, residency visa trading and money laundering,   According to sources that the financial balance of the company amounts to about 5 million Kiewit dinars, including 3 million dinars as company’s capital, reports Arab Times. 

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Wednesday served notices to Mohammad Shahid Islam, MP of Laxmipur- 2 constituency (independent) and his family members, seeking their wealth statements.