Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant Corruption (2024)

Key Sources

• "Ousted Bangladesh PM Hasina's son denies graft in $12.65 billion nuclear deal" (Reuters) — detailed the official inquiry by the Anti‑Corruption Commission (ACC) into alleged US $5 billion financial irregularities.


• "City minister Tulip Siddiq named in Bangladesh corruption claim" (Financial Times) - shows the international dimension, naming UK‑based persons in the allegations.


• "Starmer backs minister accused of embezzling billions in Bangladesh" (The Guardian) — gives political/UK reaction to the allegations.


• "ACC launches probe into alleged Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant project graft" (The Business Standard) - local Bangladesh media reporting on ACC’s initiation of the probe.

Notes / Caveats

• The ACC inquiry states that information from open sources shows potential irregularities of about US $5 billion in connection with the RNPP project.


• The Russian side (via embassy/officials) has denied that any corruption opportunity exists in the export‑credit financing mechanism for the RNPP.


• Some of the initial claims (e.g., large sums siphoned via Malaysian banks) trace back to less‑verified reports, and have been challenged for lack of concrete evidence.

Important Dates

• 3 September 2024: A writ petition filed in Bangladesh’s High Court requesting ACC to act on allegations regarding the RNPP project.


• 23 December 2024: ACC formally launches an inquiry into alleged corruption/embezzlement/money‑laundering involving the RNPP project.