# Corruption investigation into Asif Mahmud > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/corruption-investigation-into-asif-mahmud > Updated: 2026-09-07T11:52:22.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) launched an inquiry into alleged irregularities within the Ministry of Youth and Sports during the tenure of former adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyian. The investigation targets claims of corruption involving approximately Tk 27.6 million, specifically regarding the recruitment, promotion, and transfer of officials, including the promotion of 150 individuals and the cancellation of appointments for several Upazila Youth Development Officers. Asif Mahmud, now a spokesperson for the National Citizen Party (NCP), has rejected the allegations, characterizing the investigation as “entirely politically motivated.” Mahmud has threatened legal action for defamation, demanding an apology from the ACC. In subsequent statements, he argued that the cancellation of duties for certain officers was the result of an administrative tribunal ruling rather than bribery, and he asserted that the agency is being used to harass political figures. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-07: Asif Mahmud denies corruption allegations involving administrative promotions NCP spokesperson and former interim advisor Asif Mahmud denied corruption allegations involving administrative promotions, claiming the Anti-Corruption Commission is being used for political harassment. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/asif-mahmud-denies-corruption-allegations-involving-administrative-promotions ### 2026-09-03: Asif Mahmud denies ACC corruption allegations and threatens lawsuit Bangladesh's Anti-Corruption Commission is investigating former adviser Asif Mahmud over alleged irregularities in the Ministry of Youth and Sports. Mahmud has denied the claims and threatened a defamation suit 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/asif-mahmud-denies-acc-corruption-allegations-and-threatens-lawsuit --- Cite as: Corruption investigation into Asif Mahmud. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/corruption-investigation-into-asif-mahmud