ACC blames other countries’ silence on money laundering
GBNEWS24 DESK//
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has expressed dissatisfaction over reluctance of foreign countries for providing information about money launderers.
“The ACC on occasions sent letters to different countries seeking information about money launderers. But, most of the time, we did not get any reply,” said the anti-graft watchdog’s secretary Dr Md Anwar Hossain Howlader on Monday afternoon.
He made the comment after a meeting with lawyers on accelerating the ACC’s investigation and ensuring speedy trial in court.
About reason for not getting any answer, the ACC secretary said, “Bangladesh does not have agreement with any country. That’s why, they are not obliged to provide information. Despite that, I’ve sought information on the issue of money laundering in many countries.”
Information can be obtained sometimes if they feel interested, he added.
The ACC secretary said they are working extensively on money laundering issue but coordination is needed centrally to check it.
Meanwhile, ACC lawyer Khurshid Alam Khan said that the ACC shows zero tolerance on money laundering and the court is also making efforts in this regard.
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