DHAKA, Apr 28, 2026 (BSS) - The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Bangladesh Police has

achieved a major breakthrough by recovering a significant amount of cryptocurrency laundered

abroad, setting an example in the country’s history of cybercrime investigations.

The Cyber Police Center (CPC) of CID successfully brought back digital assets worth over Tk 44

crore (approximately USD 3.6 million) on March 30, 2026, according to a CID press release.

The funds had been siphoned off through a fraudulent online investment platform named Metaverse

Foreign Exchange (MTFE). The achievement has drawn widespread acclaim both domestically and

internationally.

The United States Embassy in Dhaka highlighted the success on its verified Facebook page,

describing it as a positive outcome of the growing partnership between Bangladesh and the United

States.

The U.S. Secret Service also acknowledged the recovery in a separate post, crediting longstanding

cooperation and joint training initiatives with CID.

As a gesture of appreciation for international support during the recovery process, the CPC, on

behalf of the CID chief, presented an appreciation letter to the U.S. Ambassador.

Speaking on the matter, CPC’s Deputy Inspector General Md. Abul Bashar Talukder said the recovery

marked the first instance of repatriating laundered cryptocurrency from abroad.

“This success reflects the growing capability and expertise of Bangladesh in tackling cybercrime.

The positive response at home and abroad will further inspire all to carry out their duties with

greater dedication, he added.

Investigations revealed that MTFE was a fraudulent cryptocurrency and forex trading platform that

lured investors by displaying fabricated profit data.

The platform abruptly shut down in mid-2023, transferring investors’ funds to multiple

cryptocurrency wallets.

During the probe, CID identified approximately USD 3.6 million worth of USDT in an international

cryptocurrency exchange. The funds were frozen using advanced block chain analysis and

international cooperation.

Following a court order and assistance from a UK-based asset recovery firm, the assets were

converted into fiat currency and deposited into a government account at Sonali Bank.

Officials said the case remains under investigation by the CPC unit, with efforts ongoing to

uncover further details and recover additional laundered funds.

Authorities also aim to identify victims and submit a report to the court soon, after which steps

will be taken to return the recovered money to affected investors in accordance with legal

procedures.

The success underscores CID’s professionalism, technological capability, and integrity, while

reinforcing international confidence in Bangladesh’s law enforcement agencies.