Investigators begin war crimes enquiry against Bangladesh businessman Moosa

Investigators in Bangladesh have started preliminary investigation against controversial businessman Moosa Bin Shamser after they received information that he had committed crimes during the 1971 war.

"We have recently received an allegation that he (Moosa) committed crimes during the 1971 war," The Daily Star quoted Sanaul Huq, co-coordinator of the investigation agency of International Crimes Tribunal, as saying at a press conference in Dhaka.

He said a case would be registered against Moosa if the investigators find evidence during the enquiry.

The investigation agency will begin a formal investigation against Moosa after a formal complaint is registered based on evidences.