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Bangladesh Prepares to Seek Extradition of Former IGP Benazir Ahmed from UAE | Daily Star (BD) | News Article | 01KV8SHSP1G7AX4TRDPA73TMHH

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  • Bangladesh's Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has prepared documents to seek the return of former IGP Benazir Ahmed from the UAE.
  • A formal request letter has been sent to the home ministry, detailing corruption and money laundering charges against Ahmed.
  • The ACC is coordinating with the National Central Bureau Dhaka to facilitate the extradition process.

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) in Bangladesh has finalized the necessary documentation to initiate the process of bringing former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed back from the United Arab Emirates. Dubai Police had previously arrested Ahmed.

A formal request letter, compiled yesterday, has been forwarded to the home ministry. According to ACC Deputy Director Md Hafizul Islam, this letter includes substantial evidence and information pertaining to various cases against Benazir Ahmed, encompassing allegations of corruption, illicit wealth accumulation, money laundering, and passport forgery.

Following its review, the home ministry is expected to transmit the request to the foreign ministry. The foreign ministry will then engage with the UAE government through established diplomatic channels to secure Ahmed's extradition. Sources within the ACC indicate that representatives from the National Central Bureau Dhaka visited the commission's headquarters to advance the legal and diplomatic procedures for Ahmed's repatriation. Discussions covered ongoing cases, existing arrest warrants, court orders, and other essential legal documents required for the process.

A formal request letter was finalised yesterday and sent to the home ministry

— Md Hafizul IslamConfirming the ACC's action to initiate the return process for Benazir Ahmed.
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