Khaleda Zia voice mimicry scam: 13 bank accounts frozen
July 31, 2025
Bangladesh desk: The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has frozen 13 bank accounts linked to Motalles Hossain and his associates for allegedly extorting money by mimicking the voice of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia and falsely presenting himself as her liaison officer.
In compliance with a court order, authorities have temporarily seized Tk 5.03 crore (Tk 50,333,782) from the frozen accounts.
The development was confirmed in a press statement issued by CID Special Superintendent of Police (Media) Jasim Uddin Khan.
CID’s preliminary investigation uncovered suspicious financial transactions amounting to approximately Tk 26.84 crore across various accounts belonging to Motalles Hossain and affiliated entities. Further scrutiny is underway to determine possible links to money laundering and the accumulation of illicit assets.
The CID also noted that it is actively gathering information from victims and continuing efforts to identify and apprehend other members of the fraud network believed to be involved in the operation.
