The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has found preliminary evidence of large-scale embezzlement involving fake fuel expenses in the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), officials said Sunday.
Following complaints, an ACC team led by Assistant Director Ikram Hossain conducted a four-hour raid at the DSCC headquarters, Nagar Bhaban, seizing documents and questioning drivers. According to ACC sources, initial findings suggest irregularities in fuel billing, with involvement ranging from drivers to senior officials.
ACC’s Ikram Hossain said the investigation was triggered by a report titled “Nagar Bhaban closed for 40 days, yet millions spent on fuel” published on September 4. “Our operation has found preliminary evidence supporting the allegations. We will now submit a detailed report to the Commission, which will decide the next course of action,” he said.
A senior DSCC official confirmed that the ACC team had taken away a large number of documents during the raid.
According to reports, DSCC operations were suspended for 40 days due to protests demanding that BNP leader Ishraq Hossain be handed the mayor’s responsibilities.
During this time, many officials did not attend office even for a single day. Despite that, daily fuel consumption of 14–15 liters was recorded for their official vehicles. Even DSCC insiders have questioned how such large amounts of fuel were used when the office remained closed.
