The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has filed a case under the Money Laundering Prevention Act against Evaly.com Limited owners Mohammad Rassel, 43, and his wife Shamima Nasrin, 40, for allegedly embezzling Tk 310.99 crore. According to a press release signed by CID Special Superintendent (Media) Jasim Uddin Khan on Monday, the case was registered at Dhaka’s Kafrul Police Station on March 28.

Preliminary investigation found that between December 16, 2018, and December 31, 2021, the couple and unidentified associates collected large sums from customers by taking online orders for products but failed to deliver them on time. They also purchased goods from various merchants without paying and allegedly used the embezzled funds to buy luxury cars, acquire assets, and travel abroad. Customers were repeatedly given new delivery dates, but products were never supplied.

CID stated that thousands of customers and merchants were defrauded through Evaly’s operations. The agency continues its investigation to trace the misappropriated funds and identify other collaborators involved in the scheme.