Charges framed against Regent Group chairman Md Shahed

The court on Sunday framed charges against the Regent Group chairman Md Shahed in a case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) over amassing wealth beyond known sources of income.

Dhaka Special Judge Court-10 judge Mohammad Nazmul Islam passed the order.

The ACC public prosecutor (PP) Mahmud Hossain Jahangir confirmed the matter to Prothom Alo. With the framing of the charges, the trial of Regent Group chairman Md Shahed has begun.

Sources said Md Shahed claimed innocence during the hearing. He demanded justice to the court.

ACC PP Mahmud Hossain said the accused Shahed didn’t submit the details of his assets to the ACC. The court has framed charges against him for amassing Tk 16.9 million illegally.