Labour Minister Faces Allegations in International Corruption Probe

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Tulip Siddiq, a Labour City minister, is under scrutiny as part of an investigation into allegations that she and her family embezzled £4 billion through a nuclear power project in Bangladesh. The claims, which she strongly denies, have brought intense political and legal attention to her and her relatives.  

The investigation centers on accusations that Ms. Siddiq, 42, along with her mother Sheikh Rehana Siddiq, 69, and her aunt Sheikh Hasina Wazed, 77, siphoned funds from the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant project. Sheikh Hasina Wazed, Bangladesh’s former prime minister who held the position for 15 years, was also named in the case. The Bangladeshi High Court instructed the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to investigate, citing concerns that the funds were funneled through fraudulent companies and offshore accounts in Malaysia, the UK, and the US.  

 

 

Last week, the Cabinet Office propriety and ethics team questioned Ms. Siddiq about the allegations. Reports also suggest that the ACC in Bangladesh may formally contact her for her response.  

 

Denying the allegations, Ms. Siddiq has stated that no authority has directly approached her, while Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has expressed support for her. Labour officials dismissed the claims as politically motivated attacks orchestrated by opponents of Sheikh Hasina Wazed.  

 

The Mail on Sunday reported that a team of investigators in Bangladesh is currently gathering documentary evidence related to the case. According to unnamed officials, the ACC plans to send formal letters to Ms. Siddiq and others implicated, likely through the British High Commission in Dhaka. These letters would offer the accused an opportunity to respond to the allegations before any official charges are considered.  

 

If sufficient evidence emerges following these inquiries, the ACC may issue First Information Reports (FIRs), which could designate Ms. Siddiq as a suspect and grant Bangladeshi police the authority to arrest her.  

 

If Ms Siddiq – whose roles include stamping out fraud in Britain’s financial sector – does not co-operate, then she will undermine recent commitments the Government has given to the Bangladeshi authorities to help them recover billions stolen by members of Ms Hasina’s government.

 

As the investigation progresses, the controversy threatens to strain relations between the UK and Bangladesh while placing significant pressure on Ms. Siddiq to clear her name. For now, the allegations remain unproven, and the Labour Party continues to back its minister amid the unfolding international scandal.

 

Based on a report by Daily Telegraph 2024-12-24

 

 

 

[JonnyF]

4 hours ago, Social Media said:

Denying the allegations, Ms. Siddiq has stated that no authority has directly approached her, while Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has expressed support for her.

 

No surprise. 

 

Free Gear Keir likes to focus on the big issues, like Boris Johnson's curtains at Downing Street. 

[James105]

6 hours ago, Social Media said:

Ms Siddiq – whose roles include stamping out fraud in Britain’s financial sector

 

Of course a suspected fraudster is in charge of stamping out fraud in this government of complete morons.  This must be some kind of social experiment to ascertain what the breaking point is of British people as I find it hard to believe any group of people can be as fundamentally stupid as the ones in government are. 

[roquefort]

Not a word about this on the BBC website. What a surprise.

 

Their headline is obviously far more important news: 

 'I won £18k in online prize draw - but haven't seen a penny'

[RichardColeman]

9 hours ago, Social Media said:

The investigation centers on accusations that Ms. Siddiq, 42, along with her mother Sheikh Rehana Siddiq, 69, and her aunt Sheikh Hasina Wazed,

Bang up the whole family.

 

Labour should stand up and apologise for employing all these criminals

 

[Lancelot01]

14 hours ago, Social Media said:

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Tulip Siddiq, a Labour City minister, is under scrutiny as part of an investigation into allegations that she and her family embezzled £4 billion through a nuclear power project in Bangladesh. The claims, which she strongly denies, have brought intense political and legal attention to her and her relatives.  

The investigation centers on accusations that Ms. Siddiq, 42, along with her mother Sheikh Rehana Siddiq, 69, and her aunt Sheikh Hasina Wazed, 77, siphoned funds from the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant project. Sheikh Hasina Wazed, Bangladesh’s former prime minister who held the position for 15 years, was also named in the case. The Bangladeshi High Court instructed the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to investigate, citing concerns that the funds were funneled through fraudulent companies and offshore accounts in Malaysia, the UK, and the US.  

 

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Last week, the Cabinet Office propriety and ethics team questioned Ms. Siddiq about the allegations. Reports also suggest that the ACC in Bangladesh may formally contact her for her response.  

 

Denying the allegations, Ms. Siddiq has stated that no authority has directly approached her, while Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has expressed support for her. Labour officials dismissed the claims as politically motivated attacks orchestrated by opponents of Sheikh Hasina Wazed.  

 

The Mail on Sunday reported that a team of investigators in Bangladesh is currently gathering documentary evidence related to the case. According to unnamed officials, the ACC plans to send formal letters to Ms. Siddiq and others implicated, likely through the British High Commission in Dhaka. These letters would offer the accused an opportunity to respond to the allegations before any official charges are considered.  

 

If sufficient evidence emerges following these inquiries, the ACC may issue First Information Reports (FIRs), which could designate Ms. Siddiq as a suspect and grant Bangladeshi police the authority to arrest her.  

 

If Ms Siddiq – whose roles include stamping out fraud in Britain’s financial sector – does not co-operate, then she will undermine recent commitments the Government has given to the Bangladeshi authorities to help them recover billions stolen by members of Ms Hasina’s government.

 

As the investigation progresses, the controversy threatens to strain relations between the UK and Bangladesh while placing significant pressure on Ms. Siddiq to clear her name. For now, the allegations remain unproven, and the Labour Party continues to back its minister amid the unfolding international scandal.

 

Based on a report by Daily Telegraph 2024-12-24

 

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Kier Starmer "expressed his support for her" that doesn't bode well.

 

It's a bit like 80's football managers, "the club has every faith in the manager" hours before the sacking.

[Watawattana]

5 hours ago, roquefort said:

Not a word about this on the BBC website. What a surprise.

 

Their headline is obviously far more important news: 

 'I won £18k in online prize draw - but haven't seen a penny'

Not true, took me 5 seconds to find these from 5 days ago.  Unsurprising that they've dropped off the news cycle, especially with the other 'important' news you've mentioned .

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp3zqen209go & https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj90zzpxzm0o

 

[The Cyclist]

20 minutes ago, Lancelot01 said:

Kier Starmer "expressed his support for her" that doesn't bode well.

 

He had complete support in his Transport Minister, how long did she last 😀😀😀

 

 

[billd766]

6 hours ago, roquefort said:

Not a word about this on the BBC website. What a surprise.

 

Their headline is obviously far more important news: 

 'I won £18k in online prize draw - but haven't seen a penny'

Try again. UK BBC news website and type Tulip Siddiq into the search bar and you could come up with this link.

 

https://www.bbc.com/search?q=Tulip Siddiq&edgeauth=eyJhbGciOiAiSFMyNTYiLCAidHlwIjogIkpXVCJ9.eyJrZXkiOiAiZmFzdGx5LXVyaS10b2tlbi0xIiwiZXhwIjogMTczNTAzNzYwOSwibmJmIjogMTczNTAzNzI0OSwicmVxdWVzdHVyaSI6ICIlMkZzZWFyY2glM0ZxJTNEVHVsaXAlMjUyMFNpZGRpcSJ9.PEtaV1im8FbRauMF3L8JXGhdKYH7fJorRjkEzbApqAQ

 

Or even paste https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp3zqen209go

 

It was on Sunday in BBC Asia.

 

It is amazing what you can find if you try just a little harder.

[AlwaysThere]

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