Dhaka, Dec. 12 -- Despite various initiatives, irregularities and malpractice in air ticketing continue in the country. Now, a new method has emerged where a company named Symon Overseas Limited is accused of selling air tickets to launder a substantial amount of money abroad.
Considering the seriousness of the matter, the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism has already launched an investigation. According to sources, the company allegedly transferred around Tk 16 crore abroad through cross-border ticket sales.
Sources from the Ministry and the travel agent sector report that Symon Overseas allowed its Global Distribution System (GDS) ID, registered with its Dhaka office, to be used by various foreign travel agencies. Tickets were sold...