The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has filed a money laundering case against seven members of the same family for allegedly depositing around Tk 5.17 crore in banks from illegal drug trade over 17 years. The accused include a father, his three daughters, two sons-in-law, and a daughter-in-law. The case was lodged at Tongi East Police Station in Gazipur, according to a CID press release signed by Special Superintendent (Media) Jasim Uddin Khan.

Investigations revealed that between January 2009 and February 2026, the group conducted transactions totaling Tk 5.17 crore through their bank accounts. The operation was reportedly led by three sisters—Asma, Reshma Khatun, and Liza Begum alias Lipi Akter—who, along with their family members, ran a drug syndicate based in Tongi’s Dattapara area. CID found evidence of land purchases worth Tk 79.73 lakh and believes the rest of the money was spent on drugs and luxury living.

The CID’s Financial Crime Unit is investigating under the Money Laundering Prevention Act 2012 (amended 2015) and continues efforts to identify other unnamed associates and uncover full details of the crime.