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Written question asked by Lord Moynihan (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 November 2000. It was answered by Lord Bassam of Brighton (Labour) on Thursday, 2 November 2000.


Bassam of Brighton, Lord

Question
Whether four months ago the Nigerian Government requested assistance from the British Government to trace money looted and then laundered by Nigeria's former ruler, General Abacha, as reported in the Financial Times of 20 October, and if so, what was the Government's response. [HL 4325].

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL 4325; 618 c111WA
Session
1999-00
Subjects
Criminal investigation Assets Investment Heads of state Sanctions Nigeria Abacha, Sani