DHAKA, Jan 22, 2026 (BSS) - The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has confiscated immovable properties of Monirul Islam, a Facebook fraudster, in favor of the state after uncovering a large-scale fraud carried out through Facebook. 

The properties worth about Tk 76.32 lakh were seized following an order from the Senior Special Judge of the Metropolitan Sessions Court.

According to CID officials, the seized assets were purchased with money embezzled by fraudster Monirul Islam, who used Facebook to deceive victims from various professional backgrounds, particularly elderly individuals. 

Using fake identities, Monirul used to send friend requests to different persons in Facebook impersonating him as a doctor, a college principal, or even the Prime Minister’s personal secretary.

Investigators revealed that after gaining the trust of victims, Monirul frequently used a female voice during phone calls to create emotional stories about serious illnesses of parents and relatives. 

Exploiting sympathy, he would borrow money and, after receiving it, switch off his phone and go into hiding.

The CID investigation found that Monirul laundered the fraud money by opening bank accounts both in his own name and using national identity cards of unsuspecting individuals. 

With the embezzled funds, he purchased 7.5 decimal land in the Amulia Model Town area under Demra Police Station, valued at Tk 9.33 lakh according to documents, and a 2,150 square feet flat in Barasayek Mouza under Darussalam Police Station, documented at Tk 42.25 lakh. 

By the court order, the total immovable property worth Tk 76.32 lakh has now been confiscated by the state.

Earlier, the CID filed a case under Section 4(2) of the Money Laundering Prevention, 2012 with Badda (DMP) Police Station, over allegations of embezzling Tk 24.74 lakh through Facebook fraud. 

Monirul Islam was named as the accused in the case.

During the course of the investigation, evidence of fraudulent purchases of land and flats in different parts of Dhaka emerged. 

Based on these findings, the CID applied to the court, which subsequently ordered the confiscation of the illegally acquired properties of Monirul Islam.

The case is currently being investigated by the CID’s Financial Crime Unit. 

Officials stated that efforts are ongoing to uncover the full scope of the crime, identify other possible accomplices, and complete all necessary legal procedures.

The CID reiterated its commitment to combating money laundering and financial crimes, emphasizing that strict legal action will be taken against anyone involved in such offenses.