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In a recent letter to Foreign Secretary Masood bin Momen, ACC (money laundering) director general AN M Al Firoz sought the information, an ACC official said.
He told bdnews24.com that the letter mentioned that a section of Bangladeshi citizens had acquired citizenship by smuggling money and investing abroad. At the same time, the names of several Bangladeshis have appeared in the Panama Papers and Paradise Papers scandals.
The letter entitled ‘Collection of lists of Bangladeshis who have acquired citizenship by investing smuggled money in different countries’ read: As a result, the desired development of the country is hampered. “
Furthermore, he said: “Some of the citizens of Bangladesh have acquired citizenship of different countries through money laundering and investment. The names of various Bangladeshi citizens have also appeared in the widely discussed scandals of the Panama Papers, Paradise Papers, etc. If this trend is not stopped, there is a risk that economic momentum will slow down in the future. “
The letter states that there is no alternative to preventing the acquisition of citizenship abroad through money laundering and the repatriation of assets through legal actions against those involved. . “
“The role of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is important to receive international assistance in the fight against corruption,” the ACC letter said, noting that this would not have been possible without the active participation of law enforcement and other agencies. state.
The letter made a recommendation on how to collect information on money launderers who have obtained citizenship abroad.
“If the Foreign Ministry collects the information from Bangladeshis who have acquired citizenship by investing smuggled assets in different countries at the initial stage through diplomatic channels and provides it to the Anti-Corruption Commission, the Commission may take action. legal without delay. “
The main secretary of the Foreign Ministry, Masood bin Momen, and the director general of the ACC, AN M Al Firoz, were called several times to comment on the letter, but did not respond.
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