The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Wednesday provided clarification regarding the trial and sentencing of British MP Tulip Siddiq, following widespread media discussion.

The ACC issued the explanation through a press release from the press wing of the chief adviser.

The commission said a review of case documents revealed the allegations primarily relate to corruption in the allocation of government plots to Sheikh Hasina, Sheikh Rehana, and their family members.

One case document indicated that Tulip Siddiq herself received a government plot while Sheikh Hasina was in office.

The trial of one of the three cases has concluded in Special Tribunal-5 under Special Case No. 18/2025, where Tulip Siddiq was found guilty. The charge sheet states that she influenced and encouraged Sheikh Hasina to allocate plots to her family members.

A total of 32 witnesses testified in court, with some under oath stating that Tulip Siddiq, a close relative of Sheikh Hasina, used her influence to secure plot allocations.

Circumstantial evidence, including the allotment of plots in the names of Tulip, her mother, and siblings, indicated repeated involvement in illegal plot allocation.

The offences are punishable under Sections 161, 163, 164, 165(ka), 201, 217, 218, 409, and 420 of the Penal Code and Section 5(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947.

The ACC further noted that Tulip Siddiq was allotted a valuable plot in Gulshan-2, Dhaka, with potential for multiple flats or large houses, and also involved in purchasing five flats in London via offshore companies.

The commission questioned how a person associated with public service could acquire such wealth in two expensive cities.

The ACC rejected claims that Tulip Siddiq was denied the opportunity to defend herself, stating she was given full opportunity to appear in court and appoint a lawyer but chose not to participate.

The commission said the documents, testimonies, and circumstantial evidence clearly demonstrate her involvement in aiding and abetting corruption under Bangladeshi law, leaving no room to claim innocence.