Bangladesh’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has completed its investigation into an alleged Tk 2.56 billion share market fraud and says it has found evidence of embezzlement and money laundering involving former cricketer and ex-MP Shakib Al Hasan and 14 others.Speaking at a briefing at the ACC headquarters in Segunbagicha on Thursday, Deputy Director Akhtarul Islam said charge sheets against all 15 accused would be submitted to the court soon.The case was filed on June 17, 2025, by ACC Assistant Director Sajjad Hossain. The other accused are Abul Khair, deputy registrar of the Department of Cooperatives; his wife Kazi Sadia Hasan; Abul Kalam Madbor; Konika Afroz; Mohammad Bashar; Sajed Madbor; Aleya Begum; Kazi Fuad Hasan; Kazi Farid Hasan; Javed A. Matin; Zahed Kamal; Humayun Kabir; and Tanvir Nizam.According to the ACC, the investigation relates to alleged manipulation of the stock market that resulted in the embezzlement of Tk 2.56 billion and the laundering of the funds.The report also notes that Shakib, a former Awami League lawmaker, is facing several other investigations by the ACC over separate allegations, including illegal gambling, gold smuggling, misappropriation of business funds and concealing asset information in declarations submitted to the Election Commission.Authorities have also frozen his bank accounts through the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) over allegations of financial irregularities and market manipulation.The report further mentions that Shakib was previously suspended by the International Cricket Council (ICC) in 2019 for failing to report an approach from a bookmaker. It also refers to past allegations involving on-field misconduct, including disputes with umpires, breaking stumps in frustration and inappropriate behaviour toward spectators.