Individuals Involved

This page documents individuals named in formal legal proceedings and outlines systemic failures encountered during the pursuit of justice in the Bangladesh corruption and fraud case.

Shaker International Scholarship Programs (SISP) was founded on trust, service, and the belief that uplifting individuals through education can transform families, communities, and nations.

In Bangladesh, SISP extended unprecedented levels of support to scholars and their families — including scholarships, employment, monthly assistance, family aid, savings programs, mentorship, equipment, and long-term stability.

These individuals were not treated merely as beneficiaries. They were welcomed as extended family and entrusted with significant operational responsibilities.

What followed was a coordinated betrayal that resulted ininstitutional fraud, financial destruction, cyber sabotage, and organizational dismantling.

Primary Individuals Named in Formal Legal Proceedings

The following individuals are named in official criminal filings submitted to the Metropolitan Magistrate Court No. 14, Dhaka, under CR Case No. 371/2025:

• Ms. Samia Islam Farzana — Former scholarship recipient and trusted staff member within SISP’s Bangladesh operations.
• Mr. Shahed Anwar Shadhin — Former scholarship recipient and participant in SISP’s educational and operational programs.
• Ms. Fareha Firdous — Identified in a separate but related incident involving fraudulent conduct against SISP.

Evidence submitted indicates coordinated actions involving financial misconduct, falsification of documentation, unauthorized system access, and destruction of institutional assets.

Involvement of Associated Family Members

Investigative findings further established that certain immediate family members:

• Received ongoing financial assistance
• Benefited from employment arrangements
• Participated in transactions linked to misappropriated funds
• Were connected to documentation irregularities

While current legal proceedings focus on primary individuals, evidence involving associated parties has been preserved within supplementary investigative records.

The Organized Nature of the Misconduct

This was not an isolated incident of individual wrongdoing.

Findings demonstrate:

• Systematic draining of organizational bank accounts
• Coordinated destruction of documents and records
• Theft of equipment, computers, and institutional assets
• Cyber sabotage of digital infrastructure and platforms
• Manipulation of trust-based institutional access

The scale and coordination indicate a deliberate attempt to dismantle SISP’s Bangladesh operations.

Continued Lack of Accountability & Institutional Minimization

More than nine to ten months following formal criminal filings, there has been:

• No visible court proceedings
• No enforcement actions
• No public accountability measures
• No demonstrable legal consequences

During interactions with investigative authorities, the seriousness of the case was repeatedly reframed as a minor dispute — a characterization that fundamentally misrepresented the scale and international nature of the crimes.

This approach diminished recognition of the matter as an organized criminal act against an international humanitarian institution.

Profound Institutional Disappointment

SISP entered Bangladesh with goodwill, trust, and long-term commitment. The lack of timely legal action and apparent downgrading of serious criminal conduct has been profoundly disappointing.

This experience highlighted systemic challenges faced by international nonprofits seeking accountability and protection.

Why This Record Is Public

This documentation exists to:

• Acknowledge those directly involved
• Present the organized nature of the wrongdoing
• Recognize challenges encountered in seeking justice
• Protect future programs and beneficiaries
• Reinforce ethical standards and accountability

Institutional Reform & Safeguards

• Multi-layer financial oversight
• Independent audit systems
• Advanced cybersecurity protections
• Enhanced verification procedures
• Clear accountability frameworks
• Continuous compliance monitoring

Moving Forward

Although deeply harmed, SISP was not broken.

The organization continues with stronger systems, greater transparency, and ethical discipline.

We serve people to empower them toward success — so they may serve and strengthen their own nations with dignity, leadership, and integrity.

A Final Reflection

This case stands as a reminder that compassion can be exploited — but also that transparency, reform, and resilience build stronger institutions.

SISP remains committed to education, accountability, and global humanitarian service — guided by truth and responsibility.