Dhaka, Sept. 11 -- Motazzarul Islam Mithu, known as a central figure in health sector corruption during the Awami League government, has been taken to court following his arrest.

Detectives from the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DB) detained him late Wednesday night from the capital's Gulshan area.

After his arrest, Mithu was brought to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) for interrogation on Thursday before being produced before court.

Confirming the matter, ACC Director General Md Akter Hossain said, "Mithu, arrested on charges of amassing wealth beyond known sources of income, has been taken to court. The investigating officer may seek remand if necessary."

According to the ACC investigation report, Mithu, owner of two firms - Lexico...