Dhaka, July 30 -- Police have recovered cheques worth Tk 2.25 crore and fixed deposit receipts (FDRs) worth Tk 20 lakh from the Tejgaon's Nakhalpara residence of Riyad, who was earlier arrested for allegedly attempting to extort money from a former MP's house in Gulshan.

The recovery was made on Monday night based on information provided by Riyad, police said at a press briefing at DMP's Media Centre on Wednesday.

DC of DMP's Media and Public Relations Division Mohammad Talebur Rahman said five people, including Riyad, have been arrested for allegedly demanding Tk 50 lakh from the residence of a former Awami League lawmaker. They are now on remand.

A separate case is being processed with Kalabagan Police Station over the recovery of th...