The Rohingya camps in Teknaf and Ukhiya has almost become hostage to 30 Mafia criminals who are leading at least 12 kinds of crimes there including drug trade, arms smuggling, kidnapping, murder, disappearance, robbery etc.

In 33 camps of Rohingyas staying in Bangladesh, their commands seem to be unavoidable law. Anarchy is reigning supreme in the camps due to their directions of criminal activities. They are the leaders of banned organization Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA), Rohingya Solidarity Organization (RSO), Islami Mahaz, Jamiyatul Mujahidin and AL Yakin. They have been conducting the activities of these organizations after got rusticated from Myanmar.

Alarming information like this was known after conducting field investigation in the Rohingya camps of Ukhiya and Teknaf of Cox’s Bazar. According to the relevant sources, murdering, kidnapping, enforced disappearance, plundering etc. are taking place under the direction of these 30 Mafia leaders. However, the matter of deep concern is that even the Myanmar government, which is known as anti-Rohingya, has been providing supports to these secret Rohingya outfits. This information has become a grave concern to the intelligence agencies of the country.

From the field visit, it has been known that an armed Rohingya group named AL Yaqueen, is very much active in the camps. Most of its members belonged to another organization named RSO. Al Yaqueen is known as ARSA to many Rohingyas, which have thousands of Rohingya youth. It’s the synonym of terror to general Rohingyas.

On the other hand, ‘Robber Gang’ is another terror to the Rohingyas, which is also known as ‘Nabi Hossain Force.” Almost every camp is affected by the activities of “Rohingya Robber Nabi Hossains.” The force led by Rohingya Nabi Hossain, Yunus, Maulvi Ayub and several others who returned from Malaysia, have modern weapons. The members of this gang are involved in robbery and murder at night and even during the day. This Nabi Hossain has also become the leader of Al Yaqeen. BGB has announced a reward of Tk 10 lakh to catch him. The 30 mafia leaders including Nabi Hossain used to make tunnel at Zero Point on the Bangladesh-Myanmar border. They are now staying in the Rohingya camps. Information about these 30 mafias was obtained by talking to the relevant sources in an extensive investigation.

Another such man is Hafiz Fazlul Kabir, 45. His place of birth and permanent address is Maungdu Hajibil, Myanmar. He is the Hafez in the Qur'an and the Naib Amir of the Armed Organization ARSA, resident of Balukhali 8/E Camp No. 1 of Ukhiya Refugee Camp. He is accused of robbery and ice smuggling and also proficient in the latest Rifle AK 47, along with Chinese G-3 and G-4 weapons.

Maulana Hamid Hossain is another terrorist, whose Nickname is Saheb. His permanent address and place of birth is Yummankhali. He is also a Hafez in the Qur'an and active member of ARSA, currently resides in Balukhali camp block. He can operate the sophisticated AK 47 rifle along with Chinese G-3 and G-4 weapons.

Hafeez Noor Mohammad, 32. His place of birth and permanent address is Maungdur Ledin, Myanmar. He lives in the 8/e camp of block 17 of Balukhali camp.

Kayajullah, 37. He was born in Maungdu Shitakuriksha, Myanmar. At present he lives in Block No. 14 of Camp No. 1 of Kutupalong camp. He is also a member of ARSA. Kidnapping along with murder-robbery, drug dealing are his profession.

Rahmat Karim’s permanent residence of Maungdu, Myanmar. He is also a Member of ARSA and involved in murder, robbery, kidnapping and Yaba and ice trade. He has a stockpile of sophisticated weapons ranging from AK 47. He is also a weapons instructor.

Abbas Mabuya, 28. He was born in a place called Koupel Agaon in Myanmar, currently living in a camp. He has numerous robbery, murder and kidnapping cases against him. He can handle all advanced weapons and also working as a trainer.

Abu Usama alias Maulana Shafi Alam, a resident of Mangdur Balukhali, Myanmar, currently resides in Camp No. 1 of Block 50/2 of Balukhali camp in Ukhiya, is a leader of Myanmar's armed organization ARSA. He is involved in the smuggling of drugs, ice and illegal arms. His godfather's name is Nair Islam.

Maulvi Shamsul Alam aka Hakeem Sahib. He was born in Medhi area of Mangdu, Myanmar, lived in camp number 14 of the Kutupalong  camp. Sources in the camp said that this ARSA leader possess AK 47 and other heavy weapons.

Sanaullah of Hayenkali of Mangdu now lives in Camp No. 7 of Balukhali camp. Yaba trading and kidnapping are his main occupations. His arsenal includes a variety of heavy weapons.

Ihsan alias Sulaiman was born in Charipara, Mangdu, Myanmar, lives in camp number 9 of Balukhali. He has been dealing in weapons for a long time.

Hafez Aziz Ahme, a Hafez in the Qur'an. His permanent address is Aishikshapara in Mangdu. He currently resides in Balukhali camp. ARSA leader Aziz's main occupations are Yaba trading and kidnapping. He also has an arsenal of weapons.

Maulvi Rafiq was born in Rammuelbil, Myanmar. He’s a leader of the armed organization ARSA and lives in camp number 7 of Balukhali camp.

Rafiq, Yaba Karbari, is the father of six children. Kidnapping is also his another trade. He has his own arsenal of weapons.

Noor Bashar, a resident of Mangdur Ludhain, Myanmar, is now an arms dealer in Bangladesh. Lives in Ukhia Balukhali camp number 9. SSC Pass Basher is a member of ARSA. Kidnapping and yaba business are his profession.

There are 30 mafias including Sanaullah of Hayekhali of Mangdu, Rafiq of Zamanna, Ustad Khalid, of Kiwi in Myanmar, Master Yunus of Haychotara, Maulana Jamal of Naichadong of Mangdu, who are leading the crime empire in the Rohingya camps.

@The report was published in Bengali on print and online versions of The Bangladesh Pratidin on May 18 and rewritten in English by Lutful Hoque