Ex-MPs’ Social Media Admin Held in Fraud Case

The Wari Division of the Detective Branch (DB) of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police, with assistance from Jatrabari Police Station, has arrested Shishir Munna (28) on allegations of fraud, forgery, and embezzlement.

The information was disclosed by DB Chief Shafiqul Islam at a press briefing on Tuesday.

According to DB-Wari Division sources, Shishir Munna and his associates allegedly lured a businessman with promises of investment opportunities in government projects in Qatar and collected Tk 1.127 million from him in several installments.

Investigators said the victim was later provided with forged visas and fake airline tickets. When he realized he had been defrauded and demanded a refund, the accused allegedly delayed repayment and issued threats, according to the case statement.

A case was subsequently filed with Jatrabari Police Station on charges of fraud, forgery, and misappropriation of funds.

Acting on complaints from multiple alleged victims, a DB-Wari team conducted a raid in the Motijheel area at around 2:30 a.m. on Tuesday night. With support from Jatrabari Police Station, officers arrested Shishir Munna during the operation.

Preliminary investigations revealed that Munna had worked as the administrator of the Facebook pages of former Land Minister Narayan Chandra Chanda and former Member of Parliament Anupam Shahjahan Joy.

Police said he was involved in producing campaign-related videos, managing social media publicity, and carrying out various promotional activities during election campaigns.

According to DB officials, Munna allegedly used the names of influential political figures to persuade individuals that he could facilitate overseas travel arrangements. Investigators claim he supplied forged visas and fake airline tickets and is also accused of embezzling money from several individuals under the guise of business investments.

The investigation further found that Munna left for Qatar after August 5, 2024, and returned to Bangladesh in April 2025. Police allege that he became involved in fraudulent activities again after his return.

Law enforcement authorities also stated that an outstanding arrest warrant against him remains pending with South Keraniganj Police Station.

Police said legal proceedings against the accused are currently underway.

//DBTech/SI/MI/OR//