Media reports stat that the Bangladesh Anti-Corruption Commission has today announced that it has “found clear evidence of power abuse and acquisition of wealth” in the case of ousted Tulip Siddiq’s ousted aunt Sheikh Hasina. Hasina and her allies previously claimed that investigations conducted by the ACC were procedural attacks from the opposition…
ACC Director Akhtar Hossain adds in Dhaka:
“Investigations into various allegations of corruption against Sheikh Hasina are ongoing. Our investigation team is working on it, collecting documents from various offices. So far, we have gathered substantial information. We hope to share good news with you soon.”
Among ACC investigations currently underway is one initiated by allegations that City minister Siddiq and other members of Hasina’s family benefited from a £10 billion corrupt nuclear power deal brokered with Vladimir Putin.
For her part Siddiq denies all allegations. Yesterday Guido first reported that the Bangladeshi Financial Intelligence Unit requested access to her bank accounts and transaction history. The ACC is pushing ahead as the net looks like it is closing on ousted Hasina and those close to her…
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