The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has started an investigation into former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy for allegedly laundering $300 million in New York, US, and London, UK, reports Dhaka Tribune.
ACC's Public Relation Officer Akhtarul Islam confirmed the information to the media on Sunday.
The commission stated that Sheikh Hasina and Sajeeb Wazed Joy are accused of laundering $300 million from the country.
Earlier, the ACC decided to investigate allegations of irregularities and corruption involving Tk80,000 crore in nine projects, including the former prime minister, her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy, Sheikh Rehana, and her daughter Tulip Siddiq. The investigation began on December 17.
According to ACC sources, irregularities and corruption occurred in these nine projects, including the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant and the Special Ashrayan Project.
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