Transparency International encourage full and fair investigation of former Bangladeshi Land Minister’s overseas property empire

Summary:

The document is a statement from Transparency International UK, discussing corruption and its impact on the UK and global economy. The organization welcomes comments from Bangladesh's former Land Minister, Saifuzzaman Chowdhury, who is willing to participate in an investigation into his acquisition of UK properties worth u00a3200 million. The document highlights the importance of understanding how the Minister accumulated such wealth, citing concerns over impropriety and the need for a robust investigation with adequate resources, cross-border cooperation, and freedom from political interference. The statement also emphasizes the role of the UK's National Crime Agency in investigating these allegations and the importance of challenging unexplained wealth in the economy to maintain the confidence of the public and international community.