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Ex-minister Tulip Siddiq set to face corruption trial in Bangladesh
Former anti-corruption minister Tulip Siddiq is set to face trial later this month over corruption allegations in Bangladesh.
Ms Siddiq resigned from her ministerial role earlier this year over accusations she illegally received a plot of land in a new high-end development on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh's capital, from her aunt, Sheikh Hasina, who was ousted as prime minister last year. Bangladesh's Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) claims the Labour MP received a 7,200sq ft plot in the diplomatic zone through "abuse of power and influence".
The ACC confirmed Ms Siddiq's case is due to be heard in Bangladesh on 11 August. A top official at the Commission told Sky News that if the Labour MP refuses to attend court on this date, a trial will be held in her absence.
It is understood she will not be present. Ms Siddiq's lawyers have denied the allegations against her.
Sky News understands an article published on Thursday morning saying the Labour MP for Hampstead and Highgate will face trial in Bangladesh over the allegations is the first Ms Siddiq had heard of the court date. A source close to Ms Siddiq told Sky News her lawyer was in court every day last week to request information, but was denied it.
An ACC official said Ms Siddiq's lawyer "was absent in the court" when the court order was issued on Thursday. They added that the order relates to three cases involving Ms Siddiq and others - all regarding corruption around the Purbachal new town project.
The Commission will continue to take steps "to ensure justice against the perpetrators.
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