ACC files money laundering charges against Bassam over MMPRC-linked USD 29,000 deposit

The Anti‑Corruption Commission (ACC) has decided to file money laundering charges against former FAM president Bassam Adeel Jaleel in the MMPRC scam.

The ACC said the charges were forwarded to the Prosecutor General’s Office on Monday. The chargesheet was sent under Section 53(a) of the Prevention of Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism Act.

According to the ACC, Bassam embezzled acquisition fees owed to the state by facilitating the lease of islands and lagoons through the MMPRC.

The Commission said its investigation established that SOF deposited USD 29,000 into Bassam’s bank account through former vice president Ahmed Adeeb Abdul Ghafoor.

Investigators found that the funds were used for Bassam’s personal expenses. The ACC also noted that Bassam had signed agreements on behalf of the company involved in the sale of islands and lagoons through the MMPRC.

Bassam has now been charged with money laundering and is currently serving a 32‑year prison sentence. He was convicted of four counts of embezzlement and laundering of FIFA funds sent to the FAM.

Police have also seized two apartments Bassam purchased from Amin Avenue.