Authorities have frozen 13 bank accounts in connection with a scam involving the use of a voice mimicry of Khaleda Zia

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has frozen 13 bank accounts belonging to Motalles Hossain and his associates over allegations of extorting money by impersonating former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia through voice mimicry and falsely claiming to be her liaison officer.

Following a court order, authorities have seized Tk 5.03 crore (Tk 50,333,782) from the accounts as part of the ongoing investigation.

The action was confirmed in a press release by CID Special Superintendent of Police (Media) Jasim Uddin Khan. According to the CID's preliminary findings, suspicious transactions totaling around Tk 26.84 crore were detected across multiple accounts linked to Motalles and related entities. Investigators are now examining potential money laundering and the accumulation of illegal wealth.

The CID added that it is actively collecting statements from victims and working to identify and apprehend other individuals connected to the fraudulent scheme.