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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has denied any wrongdoing over his links to an American businesswoman who allegedly received money and favorable treatment because of their friendship during his time as Mayor of London.
Asked during a BBC interview about his ties to tech entrepreneur and model Jennifer Arcuri, Mr Johnson sought to suggest that political motivations were behind the decision by the Greater London Authority to refer the matter to a police watchdog agency.
The matter arose from a Sunday Times report saying Arcuri was given 126,000 pounds in public money and privileged access to trade missions to the United States, Israel and Asia that Johnson led as Mayor, even though her fledgeling business had not yet met eligibility requirements for such trips.