Man Arrested for 31-Year Service in Ansar Using Fake Identity

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Wednesday arrested a man who allegedly served in the Bangladesh Ansar for over three decades using a forged identity and stolen educational certificates.

Abdur Razzak 59, was arrested at the ACC’s Pabna district office. According to case records Razzak joined the battalion in 1993 by using the credentials and National ID of another individual Abdul Majed Mia.

During his long career Razzak reportedly embezzled over 3.7 million BDT in government salaries and allowances. The fraud came to light following an internal investigation by the Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Force leading to his dismissal in October 2024.

The ACC filed a formal case against him in May 2025. After remaining at large for nearly a year Razzak was apprehended when he finally appeared at the Pabna office in response to a summons. He has since been handed over to the Pabna court for trial.