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Zahid Ahsan Russel, the State Minister for Youth and Sports in Bangladesh, has faced allegations of corruption. Specifically, businessman Adam Tamizi Haque accused him of illegally grabbing his assets1. Russel has dismissed these allegations, calling them a conspiracy ahead of the general election.
Additionally, Russel is among several former ministers and state ministers under investigation by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) for allegedly amassing wealth through illegal means.
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Reference:
- https://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/lrtmmn3x1x
- https://www.thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/crime-justice/news/18-former-ministers-among-26-slapped-travel-ban-3692576
- https://www.thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/news/graft-allegations-court-imposes-travel-ban-18-ex-ministers-eight-others-3692996
- https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/news/sports-ministry-probe-bodybuilder-jahid-case-3207341
- https://www.parliament.gov.bd/member-profile/012019501/md-zahid-ahsan-russel
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zahid_Ahsan_Russel
- https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/corruption/41-former-ministers-mps-under-acc-scanner-920511