Police have charged former Green MP Golriz Garhraman over shoplifting allegations.

In a statement police said “charges have been laid as part of an investigation into shoplifting reports that are subject to ongoing public interest.

“Today, a 43-year-old woman has been summonsed to appear in the Auckland District Court on two charges of shoplifting.

“These charges relate to incidents at a Ponsonby retailer that allegedly occurred on 21 and 23 December 2023.

The woman is expected to appear in the Auckland District Court on 1 February 2024.

Police are continuing to investigate, but given matters are before the Court we are limited in further comment.”