The Bangladesh interim government has formed a six-member committee to review the 2016 Bangladesh Bank reserve heist, with recommendations due in three months. Headed by law adviser Asif Nazrul, the committee includes members from various sectors, including Ahsan H Mansur, the Bangladesh Bank governor. The committee will assess the investigation’s progress, determine responsibility, and propose measures to prevent future incidents. In February 2016, $81 million was stolen from Bangladesh Bank’s reserve through a SWIFT transfer to three Philippine casinos. While $15 million was recovered, $66.4 million remains missing. Bangladesh Bank filed a lawsuit in 2019 to recover the funds, but the case was dismissed in 2022 due to jurisdictional issues. Despite an ongoing probe by the Criminal Investigation Department, no significant progress has been made. On December 31, 2024, the Anti-Corruption Commission intervened, urging further investigation.
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