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Former Additional Superintendent of Police Uttam Kumar Biswas has gone missing after the case. He has not been seen at his home on Baily Road in the capital for several days. Prior to his disappearance, he withdrew Tk 50 crore from his bank account. His current whereabouts are unknown. The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has completed its investigation against him and issued a letter to all immigration authorities nationwide to prevent his departure. Earlier, Matiur Rahman, a member of the National Board of Revenue implicated in a corruption case, also went missing.
ACC Commissioner (Investigation) Zahurul Haque informed reporters, "Our investigation is complete. The case will be decided soon. We have imposed a travel ban on him."
Upon inquiry, it was discovered that Uttam Kumar is not at his residence on Bailey Road, where his wife currently resides. His daughter is studying at Barisal Medical College, and his son is pursuing another medical degree. Uttam resides in a nine-storey building with 27 flats, alongside senior police and RAB officers. His luxury car remains unused in the building's garage for several days.
Multiple sources indicate that Uttam Kumar withdrew over Tk 50 crore in cash from several bank accounts before going into hiding. There is speculation that he may have left the country with this money, given his connections with friends and relatives in a neighboring country where he has accumulated wealth over time.
Facing worsening circumstances, the corrupt official allegedly planned to flee the country, prompting the ACC to petition the court to prevent his departure. Subsequently, notifications were issued to airports and immigration authorities across the country to thwart any attempt by Uttam Kumar to leave.
It is known that Uttam Kumar, a resident of Mohammadpur in Magura, began his police career as a Sub-Inspector in 1989, eventually rising to the rank of Inspector. He later served in the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) after being promoted to Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), and subsequently in RAB-2. Last year, he returned to the CID before retiring in October. Throughout his career, he amassed significant wealth through illicit means, constructing expensive homes in Magura town and his village, and acquiring extensive property in Dhaka and surrounding areas.
Speaking anonymously, a police colleague revealed that Uttam Kumar accumulated millions through coercion and maintained corrupt relationships with senior officials who received a share of his illicit gains.
According to ACC sources, the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has completed its preliminary investigation into illegal assets linked to Uttam Kumar. The investigation revealed that he owns four flats in Dhaka, luxury cars, and significant immovable property including land in Gazipur, Savar, and Ashulia. Sources familiar with the investigation stated that during the probe, assets registered under his family members' names, such as land, houses, and cars, were uncovered. Despite repeated attempts, the former CID officer did not respond to ACC inquiries about these assets.
Insiders in the investigation indicated that initial searches uncovered substantial resources. If a case or further investigation proceeds against him, additional assets are expected to be discovered. These assets, accumulated during his tenure, include extensive holdings in Gazipur, Savar, Ashulia, and Dhaka, alongside properties in his hometown of Magura, where he also owns a house in the town area.
The former Additional Superintendent of Police of CID, Uttam Kumar Biswas, retired from government service on August 1 last year. Following his retirement, various reports of his corruption surfaced, prompting the ACC to begin an investigation. The investigation, which started while he was still with RAB before his transfer to CID, has recently concluded.
Uttam Kumar was known for handling gold smuggling cases during his tenure at CID, where he quickly amassed substantial wealth. His time in CID, where he frequently served as an investigation officer in various cases, was marked by significant accumulation of illegal assets both domestically and internationally. This rapid enrichment through illicit means has raised suspicions that if Uttam Kumar is thoroughly investigated by the ACC, more members of his illegal syndicate might be uncovered.
Various sources have confirmed that Uttam Kumar has also invested in wealth in Europe and America using his ill-gotten gains, which is currently under investigation by the ACC. The case draws parallels to that of Matiur Rahman, an NBR member who disappeared after being implicated in a corruption case involving the purchase of a goat for Eid sacrifice.
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