The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed a case against former Gazipur City Corporation Mayor Advocate Jahangir Alam and the corporation's Chief Accounts Officer, Golam Kibria, for their alleged involvement in embezzling and laundering a staggering Tk 7500 crore.

ACC Director General (DG) Md Akhter Hossain disclosed the information to the media at a press briefing in the commission headquarters at Segunbagicha area today.

According to Hossain, the accused were involved in large-scale corruption, manufacturing fake tender documents and bills using government development and revenue funds. These fraudulent activities allowed them to siphon off funds, which were reportedly funneled abroad.

"The former mayor, in collusion with the accounts officer, manipulated the system to award contracts to his own firms by submitting fake deeds and forged documents," Hossain said.

He further added that the illicit funds were laundered overseas, causing severe financial harm to the public exchequer.

The case highlights one of the largest embezzlement scandals involving local government officials in recent years, underscoring the growing concerns over corruption at the municipal level.

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