Italian law enforcement and judicial authorities in Venice have received a comprehensive 16-page formal referral requesting an independent inquiry into Bangladeshi actress Azmeri Haque Badhon. Dispatched from London on 12 September 2026, the submission outlines a series of severe allegations, ranging from alleged links with extremist networks and fraudulent Schengen visa declarations to political coercion and historic domestic violence.
The referral was lodged by Sushanta Das Gupta and directed to DIGOS, the specialised investigative unit within the Venice Police Headquarters (Questura di Venezia), alongside the Public Prosecutor’s Office at the Tribunal of Venice (Procura della Repubblica presso il Tribunale di Venezia). The filing explicitly calls on Italian investigators to examine official records rather than relying on public commentary or media statements.
At the core of the submission is a request for security agencies to verify whether Badhon’s name appears in any core intelligence, financial, or judicial dossiers connected to radical Islamist factions, specifically referencing the 2016 Holey Artisan Bakery attack and the militant outfit Neo-JMB. The applicant urges the authorities to audit her Schengen visa application files to determine if any material facts regarding identity, funding, or travel purpose were concealed or falsified prior to her arrival in Italy.
Beyond security concerns, the dossier highlights allegations of state-level coercion and personal misconduct. It references claims that state agency identities were leveraged to compel a journalist to suppress an investigative report. Furthermore, the petition details historic domestic disputes involving her former husband, Mashrur Siddiqui Sonet, who previously alleged physical assault, property damage, and severe financial coercion dating back to 2015—claims that Badhon has consistently denied, countersuing with allegations of abuse against Sonet.
The submission emphasises that despite the persistent public nature of these allegations, their actual legal and judicial outcomes remain unclear. By placing these matters directly before the Venice Police and the Public Prosecutor, the applicant seeks a formal determination through official police registries, court dockets, and financial audits. Italian authorities are currently reviewing the document, with the complainant awaiting formal acknowledgement and reference numbers from the Questura.
