Green MP Golriz Ghahraman Stands Down from Portfolios Amid Shoplifting Allegations
• Green MP Golriz Ghahraman has stood down from all of her portfolios as the Green Party investigates allegations against her • She has been accused of shoplifting at the high-end Auckland boutique Scotties Boutique, according to Newstalk ZB • Scotties Boutique sells luxury brands with most items costing over $100, and declined to provide further details • Ghahraman was the Green spokesperson for justice, foreign affairs and other topics and a senior figure in the party • Police did not confirm if Ghahraman had been charged over the allegations