Oghenochuko Ojiri, a 53-year-old art dealer from west London, has been charged with eight offences relating to terrorist financing under the Terrorism Act 2000. This marks a significant legal precedent, as he is the first individual to face such specific charges. The allegations stem from an investigation into his business dealings conducted by the Metropolitan Police's National Terrorist Financial Investigation Unit, with charges referencing a timeline from October 2020 to December 2021. The case, authorized by the Crown Prosecution Service, highlights the collaborative efforts of multiple agencies, including the Treasury and HMRC, in combating financial crimes linked to terrorism.
Oghenochuko Ojiri, an art dealer, has been charged with eight counts of failing to disclose suspected terrorist financing activities, marking the first charge of its kind.
The investigation, conducted by the Met's National Terrorist Financial Investigation Unit, covered the period from October 2020 to December 2021, focusing on suspicions raised about Ojiri's business.
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