Labour MP Phil Brickell has called for a thorough investigation into the London estate agents, lawyers, and lenders' interactions with Saifuzzaman Chowdhury, amidst ongoing allegations of corruption against the former Bangladeshi minister. He emphasized the importance of ensuring that these UK companies complied with anti-money laundering regulations, indicating that it is crucial for the UK to demonstrate its commitment to being the anti-corruption capital of the world through robust and proactive investigations in such serious matters.
The call for a closer examination by UK regulators comes after Chowdhury's bank accounts were frozen and he faces scrutiny from Dhaka authorities for alleged corruption related to the deposed government. As the chair of the APPG on anti-corruption, Joe Powell MP highlighted the importance of tracking UK assets linked to individuals implicated in corruption, suggesting that support is necessary for Bangladesh in addressing these issues and reinforcing the integrity of the UK financial and legal systems.
Collection
[
|
...
]