Unusual Financial Activity Alleged Against Bhatara Police Station Officer

Allegations of irregular financial transactions have emerged involving the personal mobile banking accounts of Imaul Haque, the Officer-in-Charge of Bhatara Police Station in the capital. According to sources familiar with the matter, a total of 3,233,000 taka was transacted through two of his personal mobile financial service accounts between 20 December last year and 5 February this year—a period of approximately six weeks. The revelations have prompted discussion both within law enforcement circles and among the public.

Mr Haque has denied any wrongdoing, asserting that he fell victim to a sophisticated fraud scheme. In his account, he received a text message informing him that he had won a cash prize of 25,000 taka and was instructed to follow a link to claim it. Upon accessing the link, the promised sum was indeed credited to his account. Subsequently, the alleged fraudsters contacted him again, claiming that larger rewards would be available if he transferred specified amounts to a designated number.

Believing the scheme to be legitimate, Mr Haque reportedly made several transfers. In some instances, partial sums were returned, reinforcing his confidence in the process. The cycle of transactions continued over a number of weeks. Eventually, he claims, approximately 150,000 taka of his personal funds was lost. Matters escalated when his account’s security credentials were suspended, leaving him unable to access it. He later filed a general diary to formally record the incident.

However, multiple sources indicate that funds were transferred to his accounts from seven separate mobile financial service accounts. Of particular note, 455,000 taka was reportedly sent from an agent outlet located behind Bhatara Police Station. Additionally, nearly 950,000 taka was transacted from the numbers of two police constables. The remainder was transferred incrementally from various other accounts.

Summary of Reported Transactions

Some sources have further alleged that a portion of the funds may have been spent on online gambling. Mr Haque has categorically denied any involvement in such activities, maintaining that he has no connection whatsoever to gambling platforms. He has stated that the matter is under investigation and that relevant authorities are working to establish the facts.

Cybersecurity experts observe that fraudulent schemes promising cash rewards have become increasingly prevalent in recent years. They advise the public to avoid clicking on unfamiliar links, never to share confidential security codes, and to report suspicious transactions to the appropriate authorities without delay.