ACC to investigate corruption of Tarique Siddiqui, Tulip, Putul and others

An investigation has been launched against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's defense advisor General Tarique Ahmed Siddique, his wife Shaheen Siddique, daughter Bushra Siddique, niece Tulip Siddique, and Azmina Siddique Ruponti.

Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Director General Akhtar Hossain on Wednesday said the ACC has decided to investigate into their corruption.

The corruption included abuse of power, embezzlement of government land, money laundering and obtaining illegal wealth at home and abroad in their names and without names.

ACC has taken the decision after primary investigation against them, the DG said.

ACC Director General Akhtar Hossain said Saima Wazed Putul was appointed as the regional director of the World Health Organization (WHO) through corruption.

He said it is alleged that former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina used her power immorally to hire her daughter Saima Wazed Putul as the WHO regional director although she did not eligible for the post.

ACC has also decided to investigate into the allegation against former Prime Minister's Principal Secretary Tofazzal Hossain Mia for allegedly acquiring illegal wealth.