Written by The Banking Post
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has suspended one of its officials over allegations of fraud, illegal betting and cryptocurrency transactions.
The suspended official is Md Rakibul Hasan Khan Rocky, an assistant director at the central bank’s head office. The suspension took effect immediately under an order issued on July 19.
The central bank said the action was taken under Section 45(5) of the Bangladesh Bank Staff Regulations, 2003. During the suspension period, the official will receive a subsistence allowance in accordance with Clause 21(a) of the Bangladesh Bank Administrative Guidelines, 2003.
BB spokesperson Arief Hossain Khan said the official faces serious allegations, including possible involvement in cybercrime and betting activities.
“We have heard there are serious allegations against him, possibly related to cybercrime and betting activities,” he said.
He added that the central bank suspends an employee if a police case is filed against him, as required under its rules.
The suspension follows a raid by the Detective Branch (DB) of police at the Bangladesh Bank headquarters last week to arrest the official. However, he reportedly fled before the raid and remains absconding.
According to Bangladesh Bank and DB sources, the official allegedly operated multiple bank accounts across several banks through which millions of taka were transacted. He is also accused of being involved in illegal betting and cryptocurrency transactions.
