‘Saimon Overseas’ Cleared of False Money Laundering Allegations

Saimon Overseas Limited has been cleared of allegations of money laundering following an official review, with authorities finding the claims to be baseless and misleading.

According to informed sources, a vested interest group has long been involved in a systematic propaganda campaign opposing efforts to curb irregular practices in the aviation ticketing sector, including anonymous group bookings and seat blocking without passenger names or details. Such practices have been blamed for artificially inflating airfares and creating instability in the market.

When firm action was taken against these irregularities under the leadership of Afsia Jannat Saleh—Secretary General of the Association of Travel Agents of Bangladesh (ATAB) for the 2024–2025 term and Managing Director of Saimon Overseas Limited—an aggrieved syndicate allegedly launched a targeted and defamatory campaign against the company.

Sources said allegations of “money laundering through the sale of air tickets outside the country” were brought against Saimon Overseas Limited, a firm that has been providing corporate travel services for more than 44 years with an established reputation. However, the complaint reportedly failed to include any verifiable evidence, such as passenger names, passport numbers, PNRs, ticket numbers, or credible financial transaction records.

In response to a show-cause notice issued by the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism, Saimon Overseas Limited submitted detailed explanations along with bank statements, IATA BSP reports, copies of tickets, and other relevant documents.

Following a thorough review, the ministry found the allegations to be unfounded, fabricated, and misleading. Ministry sources confirmed that, after considering all aspects, the complaint was identified as false and Saimon Overseas Limited was formally discharged of the allegations.

Trade experts observed that certain unscrupulous operators, adversely affected by recent measures against air ticket syndication, anonymous group bookings, and the artificial creation of supply crises, are attempting to spread confusion and misinformation out of vindictiveness.

In a press release, Saimon Overseas Limited stated: “These false allegations and defamatory propaganda were intended to tarnish our long-earned reputation. The process of taking legal action against those responsible has already been initiated.”