Court Orders Probe into Seized Devices of Meghna Alam for State-Sensitive Content
A Dhaka court has instructed investigators to examine whether any anti-state content is present in the seized MacBook, laptop, and mobile phone of model Meghna Alam, who is accused in a case of fraud and extortion filed with Dhanmondi Police Station. Additionally, the court ordered verification of ownership of the devices and directed the investigating officer to submit a report by August 31.
The order was issued on Tuesday, July 29, by Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate M A Azharul Islam.
Earlier in the morning, Meghna Alam was produced before the court, and the hearing began at 11:09 AM. Meghna appeared in the dock holding a prayer mat. Her lawyers, Mohsin Reza and Mohima Bandhan, appealed for the return of her MacBook, laptop, mobile phone, and passport. The state counsel, Harun-ur-Rashid, objected to the plea, arguing that the case was serious and still under investigation.
“This is a serious case and the devices must be examined to determine whether they were used to blackmail businessmen and diplomats,” said Harun-ur-Rashid during the hearing.
Meghna Alam told the court that she had professional relationships with various ambassadors and claimed she could prove whether she had fallen victim to a romantic trap or if she had allegedly trapped others. The judge responded that this was not the time to discuss such matters. Meghna further stated, “I work with 10 international organizations across six continents and I request the return of my devices and passport.”
The state counsel also argued, “The case documents make it clear what kind of activities Meghna Alam was involved in with women. It is alleged that she used women to conduct blackmail operations.”
Previously, on April 10, Meghna Alam was placed under 30-day detention under the Special Powers Act, which was later revoked. On April 17, she was shown arrested in the Dhanmondi police case. She was granted bail on April 28 and released from jail the following day.
According to the case details, Meghna Alam and Dewan Samir, among others, are alleged members of an organized fraud syndicate that used attractive young women to entrap foreign diplomats and wealthy businessmen in romantic scams to extort money. Dewan Samir is reportedly the owner of entities named Kawwai Group and Sanjana International.
