New Chief Prosecutor Aminul Islam announced that allegations of bribery involving the prosecution team in a war crimes case will be investigated. The claims concern efforts to make former Inspector General of Police Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun a state witness. Aminul Islam made the statement on Tuesday during a press conference at the International Crimes Tribunal, emphasizing his need to understand all tribunal activities and case details before proceeding.
The allegations were raised by Prosecutor BM Sultan Mahmud against former Chief Prosecutor Tazul Islam, both appointed during the interim government period. Mahmud made the accusation through a Facebook post by lawyer Kazi Mostafizur Rahman Ahad, which discussed the issue of state witnesses. Aminul Islam stated that he would review all such complaints as part of his new responsibilities.
The announcement signals an internal review within the prosecution team amid concerns about integrity in handling war crimes cases at the tribunal.