Bangladesh has sent a letter to India requesting the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to New Delhi in August, for a judicial process. The letter, from Bangladeshโs foreign ministry, asks for Hasina to return for legal proceedings.
The allegations against Hasina, her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy, and her niece Tulip Siddiq, a British lawmaker, were made by Hasina’s political rival, Bobby Hajjaj. The claims include corruption related to the $12.65 billion Rooppur nuclear plant project, which is funded by Russia with a 90% loan. The inquiry focuses on alleged embezzlement of $5 billion from the project, as well as possible kickbacks, money laundering, and mismanagement.
Hasina, 77, fled Bangladesh in August, and many citizens want her to face trial for these alleged crimes. Siddiq has denied any involvement in the accusations.
