UNB, Dhaka
Inspector General of Police AKM Shahidul Hoque has said if needed, help would be sought from the international agencies dealing with money laundering, for unveiling the clue to the $101 million cyber heist at Bangladesh Bank. He told reporters this on Saturday during a question-answer session at the city’s Shaheed Police Smrity College, during its annual prize giving ceremony.
IGP added till now they have contacted the relevant countries, namely the United States, Philippines and Sri Lanka, through various regional offices of Interpol.
All the information regarding the heist has been sent to Interpol, so they can take necessary steps. The IGP also informed that if needed, the investigation team will visit the concerned countries to have more details. Shahidul also said that the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has contacted them and has expressed their willingness to talk to the investigation team.