MP Tulip Siddiq attacks 'smear campaign' after arrest warrant
Briefly

Labour MP Tulip Siddiq has condemned an arrest warrant issued against her by Bangladeshi authorities, asserting it is a part of a "politically motivated smear campaign." The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is investigating allegations of corruption involving Siddiq, linking her to illegal land grants in a larger probe into her aunt Sheikh Hasina's government. Siddiq, who resigned as the economic secretary to the Treasury in January, denounced the authorities' actions as a "trial by media," suggesting a lack of proper legal procedure in the case.
Tulip Siddiq stated that the Bangladeshi authorities' actions against her are part of a "politically motivated smear campaign," emphasizing the lack of fair legal processes involved.
Siddiq accused the Anti-Corruption Commission of carrying out a "trial by media" in their investigation, indicating that the allegations lack proper legal basis and justification.
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