Foreign Minister: None involved in trafficking, funds laundering to be spared
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen over Tuesday said the federal government won't spare anybody if located involved in human trafficking and money laundering.
"The federal government maintains zero tolerance against money laundering and individual trafficking," he explained adding that punishment is crucial whichever party they belong to.
The Foreign Minister made the remarks while speaking with reporters at his office.
Giving an answer to a question about Mohammad Shahid Islam, MP, the Foreign Minister stated steps will be studied as per the regulations of the territory if the Kuwait authorities informs the Bangladesh government officially, reports UNB.
On June 6, Kuwait's Criminal Investigation Department arrested Shahid on costs of individual trafficking, visa trading, and money laundering.
On June 20, the lawmaker from Laxmipur- 2 constituency (independent), landed to the central prison Kuwait.
The Foreign Minister said the Kuwait government is yet to see anything officially about Shahid.
Dr Momen said the federal government is trying to avoid human trafficking and funds laundering.
He said MP Shahid did not head to Kuwait using the federal government passport and he previously been doing business found in Kuwait for over 29 years. He's the Taking care of Director and CEO of a company there.
The Kuwait government arrested his as a citizen of Kuwait, said the Foreign Minister.
Asked about allegations against Bangladesh Ambassador to Kuwait SM Abul Kalam, Dr Momen explained his contractual appointment ends this month and he'll come back to Bangladesh.
"We have finalized another Ambassador for Kuwait," he said.
The Foreign Minister said the federal government will look involved with it if the Kuwait government gives any allegation against the Ambassador.
THE GENERAL PUBLIC Prosecutor of Kuwait had approached the Central Lender to freeze the bank accounts of Mohammad Shahid Islam.
The financial balance of the company amounts to about 5 million Kuwait dinars, including 3 million dinars as company's capital.
Earlier, the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) sought income tax papers of Mohammad Shahid Islam, MP, his relatives and his sister-in-rules from the National Panel of Revenue (NBR).
Deputy director of ACC Mohammad Salauddin sought the papers from NBR regarding the the MP's alleged involvement found in money laundering and accumulating unlawful wealth.
Besides, it also served a notice to the Election Commission to achieve the electoral affidavit of MP Shahid and his wife Selina Islam.
"The ACC investigation against MP Shahid and his family is certainly going on and the organisation will concern letters to unique organisations seeking info on the MP that is a routine do the job. As far as I know, restriction features been imposed on MP Shahid's friends and family over going outside the country," said the official at the ACC.
The ACC earlier requested the Special Branch of Law enforcement seeking restriction on MP Shahid and his family's foreign travel.
Earlier, on June 9, the ACC served notices to MP Shahid Islam, and his family, seeking their wealth statements.
ACC Associate Director M Salahuddin served the notices to Shahid, his wife lawmaker Selina Islam, their daughter Kazi Wafa Islam and Selina's sister Jemin Akter.
They were asked to submit their copies of passports, National Identity Cards, TINs and tax returns within 15 times.
