Golriz Ghahraman shoplifting allegations: Former MP reportedly spotted putting groceries in tote bag in Pak’nSave

Thursday, 16 January 2025

New details have emerged regarding former MP Golriz Ghahraman’s alleged shoplifting.

Stuff revealed on Wednesday that police were investigating fresh theft allegations made against Ghahraman, following her shoplifting conviction in 2024.

It is understood the alleged incident happened at Pak’nSave Royal Oak in Auckland in late 2024.

Police confirmed to Stuff a shoplifting complaint from late 2024 was under investigation. No charges had been laid.

On Thursday, The Post reported Ghahraman was seen putting groceries into a tote bag which was sitting in a trolley.

It is understood she was approached by a staff member who had been watching her on CCTV and asked to leave the shop.

The Post reported Ghahraman’s response was that she was still shopping and wanted to pay for the groceries. She then left.

Stuff has contacted Ghahraman and Pak’nSave for comment.

Her lawyer declined to comment when contacted on Wednesday evening.

Ghahraman was convicted of shoplifting $8367 worth of goods from three different clothing stores in Ponsonby, Newmarket and Wellington last year.

She resigned from the Green Party shortly after the allegations came to light in January 2024.

Ghahraman unsuccessfully applied for a discharge without conviction due to her being in a mental health crisis at the time of her offending, linked to her receiving regular threats and abuse while she was an MP.

A medical report provided to the court said she had been diagnosed with complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Prolonged Duress Stress Disorder.

Despite crown solicitor Alysha McClintock agreeing that Ghahraman had received 'abhorrent' online abuse, Judge June Jelas convicted her of shoplifting and ordered her to pay a fine of $1600 and $260 in court costs.