Bangladesh Issues Arrest Warrant for UK MP Tulip Siddiq on Corruption Charges

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Tulip Siddiq hit with arrest warrant on corruption charges

Ms Siddiq, who resigned from the UK Government in January amid scrutiny of her links to Ms Hasina, has been named in three Bangladeshi inquiries.

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Bangladesh Issues Arrest Warrant for UK MP Tulip Siddiq - London Daily

Bangladesh's Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has issued an arrest warrant for British Labour MP Tulip Siddiq, alleging her involvement in the illegal acquisition of a 670-square-meter plot in Dhaka's diplomatic zone.

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Tulip Siddiq issued with arrest warrant on alleged corruption charges

Ms Siddiq is the niece of Sheikh Hasina, the exiled former prime minister of Bangladesh who was removed from power last year following an uprising.

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Siddiq denies wrongdoing as reports say Bangladesh court issues arrest warrant

Tulip Siddiq has denied wrongdoing following reports Bangladeshi authorities have issued a warrant for her arrest in connection with corruption allegations. Ms Siddiq’s lawyers said the Labour MP and former City minister had no knowledge of any warrant being issued, and described the claims against her as ‘politically motivated’

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Tulip Siddiq hit with arrest warrant on corruption charges

Bangladesh’s Anti-Corruption Commission believes the former City minister received a 7,200 square feet plot in the diplomatic zone of the capital Dhaka. Ms Siddiq has denied the charges and accused the Bangladeshi government of a “targeted and baseless’ campaign against her.

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Labour MP Tulip Siddiq 'hit with arrest warrant over alleged corruption charges'

The former anti-corruption minister has denied the "politically motivated" charges

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Who is Tulip Siddiq? UK MP facing corruption allegations by Bangladesh - The Times of India

Tulip Siddiq is the daughter of Sheikh Rehana and the niece of Sheikh Hasina. She is accused of unlawfully acquiring a plot of land from her aunt. Siddiq has strongly denied the accusations, describing them as part of a "targeted and baseless" campaign.

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Tulip Siddiq Denies Corruption Claims: Ex-UK Minister Rejects Bangladesh Allegations

Siddiq resigned as UK treasury minister in January this year. She said her family connections were becoming a “distraction” for the work of Prime Minister Keir Starmer-led government. Her spokesperson said the allegations of corruption against Siddiq were “completely false” and her lawyers had dealt with that.

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Dhaka issues warrant for arrest of Sheikh Hasina's niece UK MP Tulip Siddiq - The Times of India

A Dhaka court issued an arrest warrant against ex-PM Sheikh Hasina's niece and UK Labour MP Tulip Siddiq for allegedly acquiring a 7,200-square-foot plot. The court also issued arrest warrants for 52 others, including Hasina, Siddiq's mother Rehana, her brother Radwan, and sister Azmina.

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Arrest warrant issued for ex-Labour minister accused in fraud corruption probe

Former City minister Tulip Siddiq accused of 'abuse of power and influence' Accused of receiving a plot of land in capital Dhaka from her aunt's government. She quit the Government in January amid questions over reports she lived in properties in London linked to her aunt Sheikh Hasina.

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Why Bangladesh has issued arrest warrant against Tulip Siddiq, UK MP and Sheikh Hasina's niece

The Hampstead and Highgate MP has reportedly been named in the arrest warrant along with over 50 others. Siddiq has come under the scanner since Hasina resigned as PM and fled Bangladesh last August. There are allegations that she illegally acquired land in an upscale township near Dhaka during Hasina’s regime.

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Bangladesh threatens Tulip Siddiq with Interpol arrest warrant

The former treasury minister is accused of illegally receiving a plot of land from her aunt's government. A Bangladeshi court issued an arrest warrant against Ms Siddiq on Sunday and expects her to comply by April 27. A senior official at the Bangladesh’s Anti-Corruption Commission told The Telegraph that they will request that Interpol issues a Red Notice against her.

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