ACC launches investigation into Tulip, Tarique Siddique, Putul
Highlights:
- Tariq Siddique and family, Tulip, Putul under probe for corruption, money laundering
- Alleged misuse of power in Saima Wazed Putul's WHO appointment
- Investigation into money laundering and illicit wealth
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has launched an investigation into General Tarique Siddique, former defence adviser to ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, his wife Shahin Siddique, daughter Bushra Siddique, niece Tulip Siddique, and Azmina Siddique.
The investigation comes after allegations of their involvement in corruption, abuse of power, illegal acquisition of government land, money laundering, and the accumulation of illicit assets both in Bangladesh and abroad, ACC Director General Akhtar Hossain confirmed to The Business Standard today (15 January).
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Akhtar Hossain said Saima Wazed Putul was appointed as the regional director of the World Health Organization (WHO) through various corrupt practices.
It is alleged that former PM Hasina misused her power to appoint her daughter Saima Wazed Putul, despite her lack of qualifications, as the WHO's regional director for Southeast Asia.
The ACC has decided to investigate the allegations after verifying the preliminary information.
Additionally, the ACC has decided to investigate allegations against Tofazzal Hossain Mia, former chief secretary to the former prime minister, for money laundering, bribery, and other corrupt practices, which allegedly led to the accumulation of illicit wealth worth crores of taka.
