Anti-Corruption Commission Investigates Dazzle Mobile Shop Owner Didar Over Money Laundering and Smuggling

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has launched an investigation against Md. Didarul Islam Khan, owner of the mobile marketing company Dazzle Mobile, over allegations of money laundering, smuggling, and possessing illegal wealth. Following the receipt of complaints, the ACC’s Special Investigation Division issued a directive on November 25 to the Deputy Director to carry out the necessary inquiries.

According to the allegations, Didarul Islam Khan has been illegally importing mobile phones from abroad for a long time, engaging in smuggling, and evading customs duties to earn substantial profits. His Dazzle Mobile shop is reportedly involved in bringing high-end flagship smartphones into the country using the “luggage party” facility by sending dollars abroad. The income from selling these phones in the domestic market is allegedly being transferred overseas through hundi or other illicit channels.

A source involved in the investigation stated that the company imports mobile handsets illegally and markets them as “unofficial handsets.” They reportedly increase sales by having popular YouTubers review the phones while failing to maintain proper pricing, resulting in significant amounts of money being sent abroad through illegal means. This practice is not only causing revenue losses for the government but also putting pressure on the country’s foreign currency reserves.

Experts have suggested that customs and duty authorities need to strengthen monitoring to prevent such abuses of the luggage party system. They warned that if such irregularities continue, government revenue from the technology sector could decline, and the market for legitimate importers could be adversely affected.