Cabinet committee on law and order discussed about media reports on complaints of money laundering against more than 700 money exchange companies during its meeting on Wednesday.
After chairing the meeting, Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Haque said the government will also investigate media reports on money laundering, according to bdnews24.com.
“More than 700 money exchange companies facing complaints will be subject to actions after the investigation,” Mozammel said.
However, the minister did not mention the amount of money laundered.
He informed that the government has initiated a process to find out a method to clamp down on the spreading of misinformation online from abroad amid a spike in cybercrime.
“The authorities are thoroughly working out a method to put a stop to such acts,” Mozammel said.
“Such cyber criminals can’t always be controlled as they all live overseas. We will keenly look into how they can be identified and how steps can be taken against them,” he said.
Mozammel also pointed out that the meeting discussed deeper monitoring of the Rohingya community, who were involved in crimes, including illegal drugs trade.