Anti-corruption officials in Bangladesh have launched an offer to repatriate money that they claim to have been transferred by the former regime, led by the aunt of MP Tulip Siddiq.
The Anti-corruption Commission (ACC) of the country confirmed that contacts with 'multiple countries' are improving between ten and 12 to be research into the family of former Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina.
It investigates whether billions of pounds have been spent on buying properties abroad, with Mrs. Siddiq, who resigned last month as Minister of Finance, confronted with questions about her ownership cases and links to her aunt's regime.
Mrs. Hasina was dropped off as the prime minister of Bangladesh in August in the midst of accusations of corruption and brutality.
Mrs. Siddiq is said to be involved in mediating a 2013 deal with Russia for a nuclear power plant in Bangladesh in which billions are mentioned.
She was also mentioned in a second investigation into the illegal allocation of land to members of her family during her time as a member of parliament.
A spokesperson for the ACC said that researchers were looking for accusations of money laundering that extend outside the UK and were actively looking for help.
Tulip Siddiq MP (left) with her aunt, former prime minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina with Vladimir Putin. The anti-corruption committee of Bangladesh investigates when billions of pounds are spent on buying real estate abroad under Hasina
A spokesperson said Bangladesh could try to hand out Mrs. Siddiq (photo) as soon as the investigation has been completed
“We have seen from the first reports that money was not only washed in the UK, but also in other countries,” he said.
'Our team has mutual legal assistance requests to collect informal information and to collect evidence from abroad.
'Our teams work to restore funds that have been transferred [abroad]. We are assured of help from the UK, the European Union and other countries. '
He also said that Bangladesh could try to deliver Mrs. Siddiq as soon as the investigations conclude.
A spokesperson for Mrs. Siddiq said: 'No evidence has been presented for these allegations. Tulip Siddiq has not been contacted by anyone and completely denies the claims. '
