Fraud case filed against Nur Ali

Staff Reporter :

The CID has filed a case with Gulshan Police Station against Nur Ali, owner of Unique Eastern (Pvt.) Ltd.-a key member of the Malaysia-bound manpower export syndicate-and 14 others, after finding preliminary evidence of fraud involving Tk 40.71 crore.

This information was disclosed in a press release signed on Monday by CID Special Superintendent of Police (Media)
Jasim Uddin Khan.

Investigations revealed that Nur Ali and his manpower export company, Unique Eastern (Pvt.) Ltd., along with the other accused, collected additional money from each worker beyond the government-fixed fees.

It was further learned that between 2022 and 2024, the accused sent a total of 3,787 workers to Malaysia. Although the government-fixed fee was Tk 78,990, Nur Ali and the others collected Tk 150,000 per person.

Police stated that evidence was found of the accused extracting these extra charges under the pretense of passport costs, Covid-19 tests, medical fees, and clothing-related expenses.

In collusion with each other, the 14-member syndicate fraudulently embezzled a total of Tk 40,71,40,370, according to preliminary findings. This constitutes a clear offense under the Money Laundering Prevention Act, 2012.

The CID press release further mentioned that the Financial Crime Division is currently conducting the investigation. To uncover complete details of the crime, identify and arrest other unidentified members, the CID’s investigation and operations are ongoing.