The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has summoned Chowdhury Nafeez Sarafat, a controversial figure in the financial market, for questioning regarding allegations of embezzlement and money laundering.

On October 16, the ACC sent a letter to the former chairman of Padma Bank, requesting his appearance before the commission at 10 AM on Thursday.

The correspondence, issued by Masudur Rahman, the head of the investigative committee assigned to examine the allegations against Nafeez, stated, “Your statement is essential for a fair investigation and must be heard.”

Nafeez has previously evaded any inquiry despite repeated allegations of financial irregularities during the last three terms of the Awami League government.

According to the ACC complaint filed against him, the former chairman of Padma Bank and others have been accused of embezzling large sums and laundering money through bribery, corruption, fraud, and misuse of power to cheat customers in collusion with each other.

It further says: "If you fail to appear and make a statement within the stipulated time, you will be deemed to have no say in the said complaint."