ACC will seek Interpol's help to bring Tulip if regular methods fail: Chairman
"If we cannot get her using regular methods… or if she becomes a fugitive, then we will definitely designate her absconding. In that case, the government of that country will be informed by issuing a red notice through Interpol. After that, we will systematically try to bring her back," said the ACC chairman
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) will seek Interpol's assistance to bring British MP Tulip Siddique, also the niece of ousted premier Sheikh Hasina, to Bangladesh if the anti-graft agency fails to get her using regular methods.
The agency was also working to bring back Hasina from India, ACC Chairman Md Abdul Momen said today (14 May) while speaking to reporters at the ACC Headquarters in Segunbagicha of the capital.
He said Tulip was summoned to appear before the agency for questioning on charges of abuse of power and taking illegal benefits, but she did not appear.
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Stating that the British MP has lost the opportunity to defend herself, the ACC chairman said, "Not only Tulip, but everyone will get the opportunity to defend themselves as per the rules. If no one appears, the international procedure will be followed later."
At this time, he said that Interpol's cooperation might be sought to bring Tulip back, saying, "If we cannot get her using regular methods… or if she becomes a fugitive, then we will definitely designate her absconding. In that case, the government of that country will be informed by issuing a red notice through Interpol. After that, we will systematically try to bring her back."
Regarding bringing back Hasina, he said, "It is possible to bring her back under the prisoner exchange agreement inked with India during the Awami League government. This agreement was made in 2011. We will work according to the court order."
