Daily financial fraud reaches Tk 10-20cr, law enforcement urges public vigilance

At a time when Bangladesh pushes to expand digital banking, law enforcement officials have issued a stark warning: financial fraud amounting to Tk 10 to 20 crore occurs every single day, much of it linked to the misuse of digital financial systems. Citizens are being urged to remain vigilant, especially when carrying large sums of cash, and to immediately seek help from law enforcement agencies if they suspect foul play. The alarming figure was disclosed by Abu Lice Md Elius Ziku, Additional Deputy Commissioner of the Detective Branch (DB), Dhaka Metropolitan Police, during a focus group discussion titled “Digital Banking for All: Bridging the Financial Inclusion Gap”, organised by the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) at its auditorium...